Vijay (shere_khan)

Race #2226

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Official speed 68.93 wpm (61.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 3, 2020 10:07:28pm UTC
Race Finish August 3, 2020 10:08:30pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 4. chazlerown (62.60 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 66.63
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