paraluman (paraluman)

Race #1605

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Official speed 71.47 wpm (54.74 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 10, 2019 10:28:07am UTC
Race Finish September 10, 2019 10:29:02am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 4. bjornboss (53.72 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 65.52
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