A (abcd1209)

Race #546

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Official speed 70.83 wpm (55.23 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 29, 2022 10:10:33am UTC
Race Finish May 29, 2022 10:11:28am UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Opponents 1. gayswordfish (98.84 wpm)
2. mrprx (94.44 wpm)
3. unselfishnervoushacks (76.21 wpm)
4. khalidabououalid (72.62 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 64.93
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