Sourabh (sourabhtyping)

Race #2356

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Official speed 100.24 wpm (39.03 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 5, 2012 9:03:06am UTC
Race Finish April 5, 2012 9:03:45am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. scimister (93.30 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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