maharshi (supermaharshi)

Race #1162

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Official speed 66.64 wpm (59.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 19, 2011 2:29:16pm UTC
Race Finish September 19, 2011 2:30:15pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. juned (53.26 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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