RIP Byron (charlielawl)

Race #1115

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Official speed 116.65 wpm (33.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 3, 2013 7:45:34pm UTC
Race Finish February 3, 2013 7:46:08pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. onemoredaytorevolution (106.23 wpm)
Accuracy 85.0%
Points 0.00
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