Darrive (darrive)

Race #14377

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Official speed 76.22 wpm (51.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 20, 2014 4:33:10pm UTC
Race Finish October 20, 2014 4:34:01pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. kangarrou (101.59 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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