Samantha (bradswifey2010)

Race #1694

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Official speed 53.90 wpm (72.58 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 17, 2012 9:29:43pm UTC
Race Finish September 17, 2012 9:30:56pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 4. bravoecho (51.90 wpm)
Accuracy 86.0%
Points 0.00
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