Leander (swlee19)

Race #5

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Official speed 111.67 wpm (35.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 1, 2011 7:21:47am UTC
Race Finish September 1, 2011 7:22:22am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. imdabait (112.48 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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