Austin (ahn94)

Race #5313

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Official speed 86.89 wpm (45.02 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 3, 2014 11:19:02pm UTC
Race Finish January 3, 2014 11:19:47pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. mandy31182 (81.15 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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