shrikant (pykone)

Race #1928

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Official speed 49.17 wpm (79.56 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 27, 2013 1:16:32pm UTC
Race Finish July 27, 2013 1:17:51pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. apoapojak (53.10 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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