sinath (s_sinath)

Race #9673

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Official speed 63.37 wpm (61.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 2, 2011 12:44:28pm UTC
Race Finish October 2, 2011 12:45:29pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. l0ki010 (68.28 wpm)
4. shibhu107 (53.55 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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