Sarvan (sanjaykuka@gmail.com)

Race #257

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Official speed 32.18 wpm (121.57 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 29, 2013 4:00:08pm UTC
Race Finish May 29, 2013 4:02:09pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. kc4tennis (42.57 wpm)
3. bccfirebird (32.86 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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