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Race #28

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Official speed 58.19 wpm (67.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 18, 2013 8:23:15pm UTC
Race Finish October 18, 2013 8:24:22pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 8)
Opponents 5. ehsanak (49.83 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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