Himanshu (himanshu.matta30@gmail.com)

Race #409

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Official speed 75.65 wpm (51.71 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 15, 2014 1:51:06pm UTC
Race Finish November 15, 2014 1:51:58pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. vikasw (45.92 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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