john (racer520)

Race #1721

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Official speed 76.00 wpm (62.53 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 29, 2015 5:12:31pm UTC
Race Finish June 29, 2015 5:13:34pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. mreading (61.09 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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