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Race #1498

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Official speed 26.79 wpm (114.22 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 24, 2018 7:42:10pm UTC
Race Finish January 24, 2018 7:44:04pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 21.43
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