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Race #1347

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Official speed 61.39 wpm (77.41 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 28, 2013 4:50:10am UTC
Race Finish November 28, 2013 4:51:27am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. tvctft (64.36 wpm)
3. jakmon777 (58.85 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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