Smarlie (smarlie)

Race #1262

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Official speed 42.83 wpm (71.45 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 25, 2012 9:50:21pm UTC
Race Finish April 25, 2012 9:51:32pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 3. pupa (41.34 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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