vishal (arora.v.vishal03@gmail.com)

Race #11

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Official speed 53.44 wpm (73.20 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 12, 2014 10:22:41am UTC
Race Finish July 12, 2014 10:23:54am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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