Rahul (gautamrahul)

Race #2404

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Official speed 49.64 wpm (78.81 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 20, 2012 6:11:03pm UTC
Race Finish July 20, 2012 6:12:22pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. johnkelly841@hotmail.com (53.31 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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