Thunderer (thunderer)

Race #1042

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Official speed 59.40 wpm (80.00 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 2, 2012 11:14:48pm UTC
Race Finish September 2, 2012 11:16:08pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 3. fireflies7 (58.03 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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