Shankar (ranj)

Race #20

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Official speed 39.86 wpm (76.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 10, 2009 11:40:43am UTC
Race Finish June 10, 2009 11:42:00am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 2. tigran (41.45 wpm)
Points 0.00
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