TEA_R (jms2587)

Race #177

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Official speed 61.05 wpm (64.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 22, 2023 3:10:58pm UTC
Race Finish February 22, 2023 3:12:02pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. pacha2880 (74.37 wpm)
2. z4zi3 (68.24 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 55.96
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