Blorb (blorb1)

Race #94

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Official speed 89.23 wpm (43.84 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 19, 2024 9:11:19pm UTC
Race Finish February 19, 2024 9:12:03pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Opponents 2. realdill (88.98 wpm)
3. koupka (86.12 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 81.79
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