Mike23100 (mike23100)

Race #156

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Official speed 57.66 wpm (82.41 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 16, 2016 11:34:50am UTC
Race Finish June 16, 2016 11:36:12am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. jongq (69.40 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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