michivous (aranda_ann07@yahoo.com)

Race #1385

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Official speed 41.14 wpm (95.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 14, 2013 7:49:15am UTC
Race Finish January 14, 2013 7:50:50am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. raprics (39.76 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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