Tom Banks (tom_banks)

Race #1610

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Official speed 116.32 wpm (40.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 26, 2016 3:05:26pm UTC
Race Finish January 26, 2016 3:06:07pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. tshafer3 (83.86 wpm)
3. fraught (83.47 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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