Argo (argosteelshield)

Race #30

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Official speed 63.65 wpm (61.46 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 13, 2018 5:29:55pm UTC
Race Finish March 13, 2018 5:30:57pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. philipisawesome4 (51.66 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 58.34
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