Jeremy (jweather)

Race #185

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Official speed 119.65 wpm (32.70 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 16, 2013 4:02:19pm UTC
Race Finish April 16, 2013 4:02:52pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. pentalon (93.91 wpm)
3. johndkhan (88.14 wpm)
4. 9topac (87.71 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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