Sarah (sarahlsmith)

Race #2245

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Official speed 59.62 wpm (65.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 15, 2011 4:54:42pm UTC
Race Finish June 15, 2011 4:55:48pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. arska86 (62.43 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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