vividesh (vividesh)

Race #488

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Official speed 52.64 wpm (58.13 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 31, 2011 6:43:33pm UTC
Race Finish October 31, 2011 6:44:31pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 91.0%
Points 0.00
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