mgamble (mgamble)

Race #263

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Official speed 60.07 wpm (79.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 22, 2011 9:20:36pm UTC
Race Finish July 22, 2011 9:21:55pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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