MANGESH (atom2)

Race #691

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Official speed 56.70 wpm (68.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 3, 2013 1:46:31pm UTC
Race Finish June 3, 2013 1:47:40pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 2. misteeque (75.67 wpm)
3. gailrickman@yahoo.com (65.70 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 0.00
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