James Timothy (parapala23)

Race #130

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Official speed 58.57 wpm (81.13 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 20, 2012 9:03:51am UTC
Race Finish August 20, 2012 9:05:12am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. duonghoang (64.90 wpm)
Accuracy 86.0%
Points 0.00
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