Jim (jimrussman)

Race #109

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Official speed 40.89 wpm (95.67 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 19, 2023 10:14:50pm UTC
Race Finish February 19, 2023 10:16:25pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. saikat2 (59.70 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 37.48
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