swedish crabi (thunberg123)

Race #1314

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Official speed 72.46 wpm (53.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 4, 2013 5:30:18pm UTC
Race Finish September 4, 2013 5:31:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. birthdaykids (107.06 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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