Amanda (mandy31182)

Race #1775

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Official speed 81.15 wpm (48.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 3, 2014 11:19:02pm UTC
Race Finish January 3, 2014 11:19:50pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 2. ahn94 (86.89 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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