Nikhil (nikhil.james26@yahoo.com)

Race #2221

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Official speed 68.12 wpm (57.43 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 1, 2014 10:53:10am UTC
Race Finish March 1, 2014 10:54:08am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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