Jay (jaybatavia)

Race #1152

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Official speed 67.94 wpm (57.58 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 14, 2014 10:21:46pm UTC
Race Finish October 14, 2014 10:22:44pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. stlewis1121 (69.54 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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