Tofan (sonic_ver2)

Race #11

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Official speed 58.83 wpm (66.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 21, 2014 9:52:30am UTC
Race Finish May 21, 2014 9:53:36am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. siangel (80.91 wpm)
Accuracy 87.0%
Points 0.00
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