Akshay (sharma.akshay3@gmail.com)

Race #723

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Official speed 70.02 wpm (55.87 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 12, 2010 12:39:48pm UTC
Race Finish March 12, 2010 12:40:44pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 3. sook (57.76 wpm)
Points 0.00
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