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Race #1289

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Official speed 51.52 wpm (75.93 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 22, 2023 4:52:43pm UTC
Race Finish January 22, 2023 4:53:59pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. robert13224 (53.95 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 47.23
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