Taavi (taavi)

Race #1902

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Official speed 65.25 wpm (59.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 2, 2012 7:47:16am UTC
Race Finish November 2, 2012 7:48:16am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. robertmhf (54.33 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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