billy (gwabs)

Race #2355

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Official speed 51.67 wpm (76.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 21, 2012 12:53:01am UTC
Race Finish November 21, 2012 12:54:17am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 85.0%
Points 0.00
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