Ed (zimmy)

Race #1328

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Official speed 57.19 wpm (83.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 21, 2011 9:52:02pm UTC
Race Finish December 21, 2011 9:53:25pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. alf_m (67.58 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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