Alexander (abelics)

Race #387

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Official speed 67.45 wpm (70.45 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 23, 2016 11:31:44am UTC
Race Finish November 23, 2016 11:32:54am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. rorsyl (67.90 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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