Ripu Daman (krishna_17)

Race #704

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Official speed 52.56 wpm (81.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 28, 2018 4:14:09am UTC
Race Finish July 28, 2018 4:15:30am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 3. zatarc (52.27 wpm)
4. minetasticar (43.27 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 50.81
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