Thomas (dissonance)

Race #1

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Official speed 88.79 wpm (44.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 15, 2013 6:04:05pm UTC
Race Finish July 15, 2013 6:04:49pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. amani7 (28.48 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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