Jan (ashemon)

Race #55

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Official speed 101.74 wpm (46.71 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 3, 2012 2:26:06am UTC
Race Finish February 3, 2012 2:26:53am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. despot (121.12 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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