James (jamesofnet)

Race #389

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Official speed 54.45 wpm (71.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 8, 2017 11:12:44pm UTC
Race Finish January 8, 2017 11:13:56pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. borasz (64.99 wpm)
3. ykk3555 (59.20 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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