Balisto (balisto)

Race #1827

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Official speed 71.07 wpm (55.04 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 9, 2013 12:34:10am UTC
Race Finish May 9, 2013 12:35:06am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. sume (74.65 wpm)
2. aaron777 (73.62 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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