Zhijian (zliangal)

Race #708

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Official speed 41.74 wpm (93.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 1, 2021 4:51:27am UTC
Race Finish September 1, 2021 4:53:01am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 5. divyaggle (34.93 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 38.26
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