Hargreaves (hargreaves)

Race #1148

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Official speed 76.02 wpm (51.46 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 17, 2018 3:19:30am UTC
Race Finish December 17, 2018 3:20:21am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 2. rururururu (91.71 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 69.69
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