Avuv (parper)

Race #1940

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Official speed 76.96 wpm (50.83 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 22, 2015 6:25:08pm UTC
Race Finish March 22, 2015 6:25:59pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. pawal001 (84.31 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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