Wan Shi Tong (wan_shi_tong)

Race #1873

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Official speed 77.23 wpm (61.53 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 15, 2014 11:01:50pm UTC
Race Finish January 15, 2014 11:02:52pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. balisto (67.86 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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