Takayuki (dq_maniac)

Race #1710

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Official speed 113.87 wpm (34.36 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 29, 2014 11:26:12am UTC
Race Finish June 29, 2014 11:26:46am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 6)
Opponents 4. mayo_tp01 (100.14 wpm)
5. melanie2525 (86.17 wpm)
6. junia (82.02 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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