Jax (jaxsta)

Race #2806

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Official speed 65.74 wpm (78.49 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 26, 2008 9:16:41pm UTC
Race Finish November 26, 2008 9:17:59pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. llw1 (90.15 wpm)
2. steve7414 (70.72 wpm)
4. tjersti (60.78 wpm)
Points 0.00
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