Paramjit (paramjit.dhankhar@gmail.com)

Race #1121

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Official speed 46.03 wpm (84.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 16, 2012 11:49:13am UTC
Race Finish January 16, 2012 11:50:38am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 2. ngotruongtho (49.27 wpm)
Accuracy 87.0%
Points 0.00
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