Tanvir (lakhan)

Race #452

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Official speed 54.33 wpm (72.00 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 12, 2015 11:05:32am UTC
Race Finish August 12, 2015 11:06:44am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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