Shawheen (shawheen)

Race #1352

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Official speed 85.38 wpm (45.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 3, 2013 2:25:26pm UTC
Race Finish June 3, 2013 2:26:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. afirearrow (96.84 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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