Ned (nedfrench)

Race #2194

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Official speed 112.75 wpm (42.15 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 24, 2013 10:10:04am UTC
Race Finish December 24, 2013 10:10:46am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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