Piotr (pmurach)

Race #932

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Official speed 70.68 wpm (55.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 22, 2014 3:32:15pm UTC
Race Finish November 22, 2014 3:33:11pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. creave (92.79 wpm)
2. cove (89.46 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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