Shamil (shamilmuhd)

Race #927

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Official speed 68.58 wpm (57.04 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 31, 2014 5:55:07am UTC
Race Finish May 31, 2014 5:56:04am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. adam1219 (59.53 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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