Deepakdas (deepakdasprakash)

Race #1250

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Official speed 52.40 wpm (74.66 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 26, 2018 10:02:29pm UTC
Race Finish February 26, 2018 10:03:44pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. kirbylong (55.53 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 48.03
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