Amanda (aj1111)

Race #2218

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Official speed 58.44 wpm (66.94 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 30, 2013 10:54:13am UTC
Race Finish March 30, 2013 10:55:20am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. pinas (68.05 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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