Rest Easy Byron (keatonsmith)

Race #6241

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Official speed 141.07 wpm (30.20 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 7, 2017 7:26:06pm UTC
Race Finish July 7, 2017 7:26:36pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. bblaise (142.02 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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