Sean (sbeamer)

Race #285

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Official speed 80.40 wpm (48.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 12, 2014 4:43:10am UTC
Race Finish November 12, 2014 4:43:58am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. shawstudio (128.73 wpm)
2. gaston44 (99.99 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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