Ghassan (lightbeam)

Race #818

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Official speed 82.17 wpm (47.61 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 9, 2013 4:58:47pm UTC
Race Finish July 9, 2013 4:59:34pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. indergnps (81.41 wpm)
3. bo7danlee (60.58 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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