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Race #3302

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Official speed 100.08 wpm (39.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 7, 2016 12:15:55am UTC
Race Finish November 7, 2016 12:16:34am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. deroche1 (140.32 wpm)
3. wizkhaliffer (105.56 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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