Amit (amitc8090)

Race #939

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Official speed 40.57 wpm (96.43 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 30, 2013 4:17:06am UTC
Race Finish August 30, 2013 4:18:42am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. saurabhkumar (36.37 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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