Sean (chaospaladin)

Race #23

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Official speed 63.91 wpm (61.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 9, 2013 7:28:21pm UTC
Race Finish October 9, 2013 7:29:22pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. wsupden (92.51 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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