Y (tomfoolery42)

Race #4716

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Official speed 106.81 wpm (44.49 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 11, 2019 3:13:19am UTC
Race Finish December 11, 2019 3:14:03am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. bavadin (100.21 wpm)
3. charmx (77.32 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 119.27
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