vishal (vishal_vishi)

Race #346

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Official speed 38.12 wpm (102.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 13, 2017 2:15:34pm UTC
Race Finish January 13, 2017 2:17:16pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Accuracy 82.0%
Points 0.00
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