Takashi (tkawai)

Race #2303

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Official speed 55.37 wpm (70.65 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 14, 2011 1:23:42pm UTC
Race Finish April 14, 2011 1:24:52pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 4. lienetn (48.72 wpm)
Points 0.00
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