shantanu (shantothegreat)

Race #4630

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Official speed 67.04 wpm (58.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 8, 2015 6:44:37pm UTC
Race Finish May 8, 2015 6:45:35pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. tanitandjesse (55.70 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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