Patrick (greviant)

Race #187

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Official speed 72.95 wpm (53.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 12, 2015 5:20:28pm UTC
Race Finish July 12, 2015 5:21:22pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 1. vayenp (113.42 wpm)
2. kangarrou (92.60 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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