Shalaquida (shalaquida)

Race #5616

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Official speed 91.72 wpm (42.65 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 30, 2017 5:26:12pm UTC
Race Finish May 30, 2017 5:26:54pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. davestud (72.32 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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