Rahul (rahuldodwani18)

Race #1280

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Official speed 43.63 wpm (97.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 23, 2017 7:40:57pm UTC
Race Finish February 23, 2017 7:42:35pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. vkas990 (48.53 wpm)
3. tbsansari (39.51 wpm)
4. pramod420 (39.50 wpm)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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