林志勇 (linzhiyong)

Race #1445

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Official speed 67.16 wpm (76.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 30, 2011 7:41:47am UTC
Race Finish September 30, 2011 7:43:04am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 1. noctua (88.83 wpm)
2. mihran (71.74 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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