Dhaka (mitumila)

Race #2477

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Official speed 51.98 wpm (75.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 4, 2013 8:53:44am UTC
Race Finish July 4, 2013 8:54:59am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 88.0%
Points 0.00
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