Lasi (lasileuka)

Race #2078

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Official speed 80.15 wpm (84.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 14, 2020 10:32:01am UTC
Race Finish October 14, 2020 10:33:26am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 125.57
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