Ruslan (ruslan_osmanov)

Race #97

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Official speed 52.15 wpm (75.01 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 9, 2011 10:28:28am UTC
Race Finish December 9, 2011 10:29:43am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. lanastasov (65.99 wpm)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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