gouri (gouri)

Race #1524

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Official speed 36.77 wpm (83.22 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 28, 2011 11:10:39am UTC
Race Finish December 28, 2011 11:12:02am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 85.0%
Points 0.00
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