Martin (martin_cantwell)

Race #1713

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Official speed 66.86 wpm (71.07 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 15, 2011 10:34:22am UTC
Race Finish October 15, 2011 10:35:33am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 4. xuongrongloveanh (58.58 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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