Susan (bubblebubble)

Race #209

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Official speed 98.07 wpm (39.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 5, 2013 8:51:32pm UTC
Race Finish September 5, 2013 8:52:12pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. combsto (83.17 wpm)
3. angie10410 (81.40 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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