Zaran (zaran)

Race #596

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Official speed 69.64 wpm (68.24 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 5, 2012 8:11:39am UTC
Race Finish February 5, 2012 8:12:47am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. jackje (78.31 wpm)
3. shivindernarr (71.63 wpm)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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