Venkata Sai Bhanu Sachin (bhanusachin)

Race #81

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Official speed 50.82 wpm (83.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 12, 2018 3:54:20pm UTC
Race Finish March 12, 2018 3:55:44pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. teaarebee (48.61 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 49.13
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