elctp (elctplee)

Race #5

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Official speed 59.37 wpm (65.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 25, 2013 8:28:12am UTC
Race Finish April 25, 2013 8:29:18am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. springbee (49.38 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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