Jonathan (jboom)

Race #1144

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Official speed 54.96 wpm (71.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 9, 2013 9:49:27pm UTC
Race Finish November 9, 2013 9:50:38pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. jsb9942 (62.31 wpm)
3. pmm8rix13 (47.92 wpm)
Accuracy 85.0%
Points 0.00
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