North (northwind)

Race #718

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Official speed 92.54 wpm (51.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 13, 2015 12:50:51pm UTC
Race Finish April 13, 2015 12:51:42pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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