Braden (brc509)

Race #1134

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Official speed 124.20 wpm (31.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 14, 2014 12:09:26am UTC
Race Finish November 14, 2014 12:09:58am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. scottee (111.50 wpm)
3. livlev (82.81 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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