Karishma (sapphirehope)

Race #768

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Official speed 44.29 wpm (88.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 25, 2014 7:19:54pm UTC
Race Finish November 25, 2014 7:21:23pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. tanitandjesse (52.15 wpm)
Accuracy 88.0%
Points 0.00
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