Demp (frostyc)

Race #145

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Official speed 90.74 wpm (43.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 15, 2012 3:16:25am UTC
Race Finish October 15, 2012 3:17:09am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. hellishemo1 (109.94 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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