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Race #999

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Official speed 78.41 wpm (60.60 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 2, 2013 11:28:28pm UTC
Race Finish September 2, 2013 11:29:28pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. fexer (69.08 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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