Martin (martin910)

Race #32

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Official speed 69.50 wpm (56.29 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 24, 2016 7:23:03pm UTC
Race Finish May 24, 2016 7:24:00pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. kappadin (79.99 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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