Tarek (tarekgg)

Race #3

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Official speed 68.83 wpm (56.84 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 22, 2012 1:01:33pm UTC
Race Finish October 22, 2012 1:02:30pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. sandaniel (56.69 wpm)
3. moreseicy18 (52.14 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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