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Official speed | 69.12 wpm (56.60 seconds elapsed during race) |
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Race Start | September 26, 2012 8:21:07am UTC |
Race Finish | September 26, 2012 8:22:03am UTC |
Outcome | Win (1 of 3) |
Opponents |
2. etulf (48.21 wpm) 3. antonyc (45.94 wpm) |
Accuracy | 96.0% |
Points | 0.00 |
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