Mike (mightymike)

Race #1378

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Official speed 43.78 wpm (108.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 5, 2016 11:34:37pm UTC
Race Finish February 5, 2016 11:36:26pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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