ritow (biltis)

Race #3601

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Official speed 77.98 wpm (50.17 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 7, 2013 7:47:08pm UTC
Race Finish July 7, 2013 7:47:58pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. sebrill (78.72 wpm)
3. captain3xtreme (74.33 wpm)
4. napster1 (65.52 wpm)
5. caru (59.74 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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