(Sathesh) (sathesh@ymail.com)

Race #5348

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Official speed 56.18 wpm (69.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 12, 2012 2:05:12am UTC
Race Finish February 12, 2012 2:06:22am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. mavcunha (58.72 wpm)
Accuracy 88.0%
Points 0.00
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