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Race #254

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Official speed 63.13 wpm (62.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 14, 2009 1:46:00am UTC
Race Finish March 14, 2009 1:47:02am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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