bamboo (harupy)

Race #166

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Official speed 49.79 wpm (78.57 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 13, 2014 7:03:05am UTC
Race Finish February 13, 2014 7:04:24am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. loove (63.97 wpm)
3. aerowang (49.71 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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