bryton (ton2xadik2x)

Race #41

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Official speed 71.51 wpm (54.71 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 15, 2012 6:40:20am UTC
Race Finish June 15, 2012 6:41:14am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. astigjohn (68.34 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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