Forgottensands. (forgottensand)

Race #1591

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Official speed 110.73 wpm (35.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 5, 2011 12:37:45pm UTC
Race Finish October 5, 2011 12:38:20pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. chimchimchim (108.79 wpm)
3. lotuspirate (107.28 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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