kawazu (kawazu)

Race #292

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Official speed 71.78 wpm (54.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 26, 2014 12:51:18pm UTC
Race Finish October 26, 2014 12:52:13pm UTC
Outcome No win (6 of 6)
Opponents 1. x78978 (132.80 wpm)
2. mokori (111.99 wpm)
3. 3ymsdet (92.64 wpm)
4. mayo_tp01 (92.16 wpm)
5. fantom_x86 (74.47 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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