Yuvraj (yuvrajrana)

Race #363

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Official speed 96.17 wpm (44.30 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 6, 2017 12:07:27pm UTC
Race Finish September 6, 2017 12:08:12pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. robinellacott (116.66 wpm)
3. swaax (103.03 wpm)
5. djspookyphoenix (94.95 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 92.96
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