hilal (hilalb)

Race #230

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Official speed 58.45 wpm (66.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 1, 2012 10:35:04pm UTC
Race Finish September 1, 2012 10:36:11pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 3. sskkyyoo (54.80 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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