Vivaldi (anandmathew2007@gmail.com)

Race #545

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Official speed 61.43 wpm (63.68 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 27, 2012 1:13:31pm UTC
Race Finish August 27, 2012 1:14:35pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. ajityahoo876 (87.15 wpm)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 0.00
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