Wan Bing (bing041026)

Race #28

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Official speed 71.84 wpm (54.45 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 24, 2019 7:43:30am UTC
Race Finish February 24, 2019 7:44:24am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 3. benfrank (53.41 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 65.85
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