Ramachandran (shibhu107)

Race #1160

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Official speed 53.55 wpm (73.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 2, 2011 12:44:28pm UTC
Race Finish October 2, 2011 12:45:41pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. l0ki010 (68.28 wpm)
2. s_sinath (63.37 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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