Kamran (kamranagayev)

Race #200

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Official speed 85.42 wpm (45.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 10, 2014 2:38:07pm UTC
Race Finish January 10, 2014 2:38:53pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. kenvjnkute (62.94 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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