sarah (sasbh2)

Race #9045

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Official speed 78.68 wpm (49.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 28, 2014 11:12:00am UTC
Race Finish February 28, 2014 11:12:50am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. pelerin (84.78 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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