Gaurab (gaurabparajuli)

Race #167

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Official speed 49.79 wpm (78.57 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 11, 2013 12:15:41pm UTC
Race Finish November 11, 2013 12:16:59pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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