Greg (colemaklearner824)

Race #1462

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Official speed 83.53 wpm (46.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 6, 2016 12:57:23am UTC
Race Finish March 6, 2016 12:58:10am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. evelynbryn (108.54 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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