Blankout (blankout)

Race #2939

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Official speed 81.17 wpm (58.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 18, 2012 5:37:29pm UTC
Race Finish March 18, 2012 5:38:28pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. ten10 (90.82 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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