Abelardo (abel2b)

Race #5935

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Official speed 104.97 wpm (37.27 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 16, 2013 12:19:06pm UTC
Race Finish February 16, 2013 12:19:43pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. cnix (74.77 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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