Michael Oxmaul (michael_oxmaul)

Race #574

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Official speed 77.88 wpm (61.02 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 21, 2020 1:53:25am UTC
Race Finish June 21, 2020 1:54:26am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 86.97
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