Karen (victrola)

Race #5807

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Official speed 82.08 wpm (47.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 5, 2011 10:26:14pm UTC
Race Finish November 5, 2011 10:27:02pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 4. aloni4u (53.45 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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