Hansi (hansi)

Race #25

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Official speed 54.22 wpm (72.15 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 15, 2014 11:16:15pm UTC
Race Finish March 15, 2014 11:17:27pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. lawins (62.89 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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