William (ithan)

Race #1639

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Official speed 48.67 wpm (97.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 19, 2020 6:20:47am UTC
Race Finish May 19, 2020 6:22:24am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 1. macrforever67 (52.17 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 54.35
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