Kris (kriskringle)

Race #487

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Official speed 116.62 wpm (40.75 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 31, 2012 12:55:54am UTC
Race Finish December 31, 2012 12:56:35am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. thecmd999 (92.45 wpm)
3. mark40511 (89.79 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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