Rahul (pirate_racer)

Race #245

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Official speed 56.64 wpm (69.07 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 3, 2022 11:31:38am UTC
Race Finish April 3, 2022 11:32:47am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. gambleforeverything (67.89 wpm)
2. arya_juniko (65.88 wpm)
3. logicbs (64.15 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 51.92
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