Akash (badal)

Race #542

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Official speed 35.40 wpm (110.51 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 2, 2013 3:48:07am UTC
Race Finish June 2, 2013 3:49:57am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. thrillex (44.84 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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