Cassius Kay (cassius061691)

Race #3

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Official speed 54.61 wpm (94.49 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 15, 2012 8:54:08pm UTC
Race Finish February 15, 2012 8:55:42pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. johants (58.03 wpm)
3. awsomesausage (53.04 wpm)
5. smeggbrain (46.22 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
Text #269 (Length: 430 characters)

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