Qaima (qaima)

Race #12

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Official speed 84.16 wpm (46.48 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 13, 2019 6:20:56pm UTC
Race Finish May 13, 2019 6:21:43pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. ilka (113.48 wpm)
2. tshafer3 (106.23 wpm)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 77.14
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