Penguin (algebromaths)

Race #4118

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Official speed 80.88 wpm (48.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 6, 2020 5:29:46pm UTC
Race Finish August 6, 2020 5:30:34pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 2. jung341416 (81.51 wpm)
4. peter00151 (71.63 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 74.14
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