Beth (beth5507)

Race #655

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Official speed 75.61 wpm (62.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 10, 2014 9:23:05am UTC
Race Finish March 10, 2014 9:24:08am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. outrunwolf (73.28 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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