H (hdawg187)

Race #1760

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Official speed 73.77 wpm (53.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 10, 2016 11:12:58am UTC
Race Finish June 10, 2016 11:13:51am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. rennielauu (104.33 wpm)
2. dcohen91 (87.72 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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