Arshad (marshadalimughal@gmail.com)

Race #1870

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Official speed 68.87 wpm (56.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 24, 2012 3:10:55pm UTC
Race Finish February 24, 2012 3:11:52pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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