Elliot_1980_UK (elliot_notts)

Race #6686

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Official speed 80.41 wpm (52.98 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 18, 2019 7:22:09pm UTC
Race Finish February 18, 2019 7:23:02pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. menmentsu (102.50 wpm)
2. anckael (88.64 wpm)
4. zanilen (77.98 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 77.73
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