Altair (altairjapan)

Race #1527

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Official speed 54.39 wpm (72.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 21, 2023 3:34:18pm UTC
Race Finish April 21, 2023 3:35:31pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 5)
Accuracy 95.0%
Points 54.39
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