sMarty (imrwonder2)

Race #187

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Official speed 72.36 wpm (54.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 13, 2017 3:54:03am UTC
Race Finish August 13, 2017 3:54:57am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. g8n_renzan (81.16 wpm)
4. huu_duy99 (61.59 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 66.33
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