Faisal (mfaisal_98)

Race #5298

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Official speed 74.25 wpm (52.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 24, 2014 6:54:36am UTC
Race Finish April 24, 2014 6:55:28am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. conflagration (96.36 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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