monty (mintos)

Race #598

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Official speed 59.87 wpm (79.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 13, 2011 5:43:08pm UTC
Race Finish September 13, 2011 5:44:27pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. woopy (61.46 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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