Sardar (sampan)

Race #1173

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Official speed 36.41 wpm (107.44 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 28, 2014 6:40:42am UTC
Race Finish February 28, 2014 6:42:30am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 1. cool_vinu001 (64.96 wpm)
2. rembo (41.41 wpm)
Accuracy 87.0%
Points 0.00
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