Carly (cp_beth)

Race #267

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Official speed 58.87 wpm (80.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 9, 2011 3:06:09am UTC
Race Finish August 9, 2011 3:07:30am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. razynurin (77.76 wpm)
2. typeytyper (72.68 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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