Kelvin (kyu1012)

Race #91

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Official speed 93.00 wpm (42.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 31, 2014 8:20:10pm UTC
Race Finish January 31, 2014 8:20:53pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. swaax (114.43 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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