Raphael C (AISHK) (raphyy)

Race #574

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Official speed 103.49 wpm (37.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 3, 2014 8:31:09am UTC
Race Finish February 3, 2014 8:31:46am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. charmyth (88.61 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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