blaise (blaise2)

Race #1601

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Official speed 126.93 wpm (30.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 2, 2016 9:26:48pm UTC
Race Finish November 2, 2016 9:27:19pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. letypeprecis (90.25 wpm)
Accuracy 100.0%
Points 0.00
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