Vasanth (springbee)

Race #3454

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Official speed 58.48 wpm (66.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 13, 2013 2:01:58pm UTC
Race Finish November 13, 2013 2:03:05pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. mazharandalib (73.37 wpm)
2. aosmonov (60.89 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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