whimsy (thenostalgicsailor)

Race #814

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Official speed 84.29 wpm (56.38 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 16, 2012 9:53:27pm UTC
Race Finish November 16, 2012 9:54:24pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. nickchiolo (82.60 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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