Zug (huugeli)

Race #4

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Official speed 75.19 wpm (52.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 2, 2013 2:54:41pm UTC
Race Finish June 2, 2013 2:55:33pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. ergosolo (86.10 wpm)
3. tinermim (68.86 wpm)
5. xkj888418 (58.28 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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