TMM (matt0509)

Race #1636

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Official speed 93.88 wpm (50.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 20, 2009 7:41:44am UTC
Race Finish May 20, 2009 7:42:34am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. briscocounty (75.02 wpm)
4. jkas62 (66.79 wpm)
Points 0.00
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