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Race #1402

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Official speed 67.34 wpm (58.09 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 11, 2012 9:09:12am UTC
Race Finish November 11, 2012 9:10:10am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. edoero (53.68 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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