Saurabh (solitarywinter)

Race #127

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Official speed 75.48 wpm (51.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 18, 2016 2:37:28am UTC
Race Finish October 18, 2016 2:38:20am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. 1159 (59.68 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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