Raymond (szlesh)

Race #11164

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Official speed 83.69 wpm (81.30 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 12, 2019 4:39:19pm UTC
Race Finish September 12, 2019 4:40:41pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 131.11
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