Hanam (hasapi)

Race #922

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Official speed 88.74 wpm (44.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 6, 2011 10:05:57pm UTC
Race Finish January 6, 2011 10:06:41pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. dmitch77 (110.45 wpm)
4. slowlightning (78.51 wpm)
Points 0.00
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