Luuk (makkermaat)

Race #164

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Official speed 42.95 wpm (91.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 8, 2020 8:56:14pm UTC
Race Finish March 8, 2020 8:57:45pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 39.37
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