Akshay (sharma.akshay3@gmail.com)

Race #793

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Official speed 67.44 wpm (76.51 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 13, 2010 1:58:50pm UTC
Race Finish March 13, 2010 2:00:06pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. moobin2 (74.53 wpm)
Points 0.00
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