little_kiwi (little_kiwi)

Race #345

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Official speed 97.08 wpm (48.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 30, 2011 10:03:20am UTC
Race Finish June 30, 2011 10:04:09am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. beeznees (100.74 wpm)
Accuracy 87.0%
Points 0.00
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