John Carlo (johndue21)

Race #2058

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Official speed 105.98 wpm (40.20 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 21, 2017 10:12:32am UTC
Race Finish July 21, 2017 10:13:12am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. djask (120.47 wpm)
4. chiklay (86.09 wpm)
5. gizmogizmo (73.00 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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