Ralph (eltigro)

Race #388

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Official speed 94.32 wpm (41.48 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 8, 2011 8:52:02pm UTC
Race Finish October 8, 2011 8:52:43pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. belakor (80.68 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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