daniel (dpainter)

Race #662

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Official speed 73.15 wpm (64.96 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 25, 2021 3:04:04am UTC
Race Finish January 25, 2021 3:05:09am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 4. kataoneshoot (55.81 wpm)
5. abo_haaashem (55.12 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 81.68
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