rumbata (rumbata2)

Race #177

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Official speed 99.70 wpm (39.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 5, 2015 7:37:12pm UTC
Race Finish September 5, 2015 7:37:51pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. thakkarparth007 (64.65 wpm)
4. zero9o (59.52 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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