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Race #372

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Official speed 54.07 wpm (56.59 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 8, 2021 7:27:47am UTC
Race Finish June 8, 2021 7:28:44am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 6)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 43.26
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