Maya (onemaya)

Race #217

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Official speed 71.18 wpm (54.96 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 15, 2022 12:38:44am UTC
Race Finish December 15, 2022 12:39:39am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. griv (80.10 wpm)
5. tokyoprogramming (68.48 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 65.25
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