mi (xiaomi)

Race #90

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Official speed 44.27 wpm (88.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 18, 2015 5:02:10am UTC
Race Finish June 18, 2015 5:03:39am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. lazerlarz (53.27 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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