Saul (sburman)

Race #1138

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Official speed 58.56 wpm (66.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 18, 2016 10:29:58am UTC
Race Finish July 18, 2016 10:31:05am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. argyrwnt (62.53 wpm)
3. ankits (49.54 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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