Shiwei (dsw260)

Race #1763

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Official speed 84.47 wpm (46.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 7, 2017 12:59:47am UTC
Race Finish November 7, 2017 1:00:33am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. little_mouse (83.71 wpm)
3. azinfoo (77.65 wpm)
4. redvibes (74.11 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 77.43
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