Alexander (torphon)

Race #26144

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Official speed 86.28 wpm (74.27 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 3, 2020 1:03:50am UTC
Race Finish December 3, 2020 1:05:04am UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Opponents 1. tylody (128.99 wpm)
2. macboof (105.92 wpm)
3. carpalxqgmlwy (103.14 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 119.36
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