fast (turteled)

Race #12

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Official speed 67.74 wpm (57.75 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 29, 2021 8:55:22am UTC
Race Finish April 29, 2021 8:56:20am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. wusien (78.65 wpm)
3. sarluc (67.03 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 62.09
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