Thomas (petropete)

Race #1228

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Official speed 63.32 wpm (75.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 9, 2014 9:47:56pm UTC
Race Finish December 9, 2014 9:49:11pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 3. sebperez (50.58 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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