thilidor (iceman8080)

Race #620

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Official speed 59.55 wpm (79.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 2, 2013 10:28:29pm UTC
Race Finish November 2, 2013 10:29:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. capb (59.77 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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