drexel (typesslow)

Race #437

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Official speed 114.31 wpm (41.57 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 13, 2010 5:27:32am UTC
Race Finish March 13, 2010 5:28:14am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. fightin_phils (126.51 wpm)
3. harvey_210 (78.01 wpm)
Points 0.00
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