raymund (raymund_jerk)

Race #582

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Official speed 52.96 wpm (89.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 25, 2011 1:39:08pm UTC
Race Finish October 25, 2011 1:40:38pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. thinhfls (48.81 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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