Tigran (tigran)

Race #292

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Official speed 41.45 wpm (73.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 10, 2009 11:40:43am UTC
Race Finish June 10, 2009 11:41:57am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. ranj (39.86 wpm)
Points 0.00
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