Seyaua (seyaua)

Race #115

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Official speed 74.73 wpm (52.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 2, 2013 2:09:45pm UTC
Race Finish April 2, 2013 2:10:37pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. tolomei (110.27 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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