Crouton (a99966)

Race #262

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Official speed 56.34 wpm (69.44 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 31, 2013 4:31:32pm UTC
Race Finish October 31, 2013 4:32:41pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. dhoni (96.11 wpm)
3. arun808 (58.47 wpm)
Accuracy 88.0%
Points 0.00
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