Shaina (shaynut)

Race #1099

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Official speed 106.07 wpm (36.88 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 21, 2013 4:21:54am UTC
Race Finish July 21, 2013 4:22:31am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. myramong (102.17 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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