Christopher (skycaptain)

Race #284

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Official speed 103.58 wpm (37.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 23, 2011 5:15:59pm UTC
Race Finish October 23, 2011 5:16:37pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. furuya (91.01 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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