L. A. Phroaig (laphroaig_neat)

Race #3420

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Official speed 94.49 wpm (41.40 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 27, 2015 4:13:04pm UTC
Race Finish October 27, 2015 4:13:45pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. fniure (107.53 wpm)
4. ugatyper (70.68 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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