taran (slowaccount)

Race #5898

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Official speed 171.63 wpm (22.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 9, 2019 9:39:12pm UTC
Race Finish June 9, 2019 9:39:35pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 171.63
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