agalup (agalup)

Race #28

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Official speed 46.13 wpm (84.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 17, 2011 5:29:50pm UTC
Race Finish November 17, 2011 5:31:15pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. redgda (58.20 wpm)
Accuracy 85.0%
Points 0.00
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