aka49 (aka49)

Race #1166

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Official speed 83.86 wpm (56.67 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 30, 2016 8:36:17pm UTC
Race Finish October 30, 2016 8:37:13pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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