Thom (karsaorlong)

Race #38

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Official speed 97.80 wpm (48.59 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 12, 2014 4:20:15pm UTC
Race Finish August 12, 2014 4:21:03pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. coolmegmc (67.45 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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