Boldbayar (boldbayar1)

Race #193

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Official speed 44.31 wpm (88.29 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 31, 2012 4:26:12am UTC
Race Finish December 31, 2012 4:27:40am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. ulmaa (49.03 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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