Wanda (upquark)

Race #1084

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Official speed 61.02 wpm (77.88 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 12, 2013 7:34:27am UTC
Race Finish February 12, 2013 7:35:45am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. siberianexpress (81.83 wpm)
2. pdhs (67.77 wpm)
3. someone16 (63.48 wpm)
5. dawned (52.20 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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