hikaru (hikaru27)

Race #386

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Official speed 61.77 wpm (63.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 22, 2011 7:25:50am UTC
Race Finish March 22, 2011 7:26:54am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. d2t19 (64.93 wpm)
Points 0.00
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