DrApe (howardshan)

Race #1705

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Official speed 81.68 wpm (47.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 27, 2014 10:40:15pm UTC
Race Finish May 27, 2014 10:41:03pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. dcohen91 (96.99 wpm)
5. voyagerblas (69.37 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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