Jamil (jamilkh78)

Race #112

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Official speed 66.57 wpm (58.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 11, 2013 3:57:24pm UTC
Race Finish July 11, 2013 3:58:23pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. aarengan (69.13 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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