Shoemaker-Levy 9 (atthetop)

Race #133123

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Official speed 171.12 wpm (23.00 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 8, 2022 11:03:22pm UTC
Race Finish February 8, 2022 11:03:45pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 171.12
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