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| Official speed | 59.18 wpm (108.28 seconds elapsed during race) |
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| Race Start | October 1, 2019 12:18:54am UTC |
| Race Finish | October 1, 2019 12:20:43am UTC |
| Outcome | No win (2 of 5) |
| Accuracy | 98.0% |
| Points | 81.87 |
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