Shaina (shaynut)

Race #464

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Official speed 90.85 wpm (43.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 30, 2013 2:21:40am UTC
Race Finish May 30, 2013 2:22:23am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 4. nafsht (71.72 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
Text #463 (Length: 326 characters)

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