Akolade (akolade)

Race #44

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Official speed 86.51 wpm (54.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 11, 2011 6:12:30am UTC
Race Finish July 11, 2011 6:13:25am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. ppbeto (71.46 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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