Irfan (rawalpindiexpress)

Race #1555

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Official speed 52.25 wpm (74.87 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 13, 2017 7:02:51pm UTC
Race Finish January 13, 2017 7:04:05pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. tyshkev (49.20 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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