Esteban (sprice7@my.westga.edu)

Race #1057

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Official speed 77.90 wpm (50.22 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 9, 2014 2:51:39am UTC
Race Finish August 9, 2014 2:52:29am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 1. walms (108.21 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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