Ashwin (avtrisal)

Race #1055

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Official speed 119.37 wpm (32.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 18, 2016 9:56:30pm UTC
Race Finish October 18, 2016 9:57:03pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. mitchpaglia (90.57 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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