Akshay (sharma.akshay3@gmail.com)

Race #446

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Official speed 74.95 wpm (52.19 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 2, 2010 9:00:40am UTC
Race Finish March 2, 2010 9:01:32am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Opponents 2. mr_thuphamthien (67.04 wpm)
Points 0.00
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