Volman (dcr3f)

Race #521

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Official speed 80.51 wpm (48.59 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 15, 2015 3:22:24pm UTC
Race Finish December 15, 2015 3:23:13pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. tshafer3 (86.49 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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