r (chilt)

Race #67

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Official speed 78.82 wpm (49.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 30, 2018 8:56:09am UTC
Race Finish October 30, 2018 8:56:58am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. ouilla (83.16 wpm)
3. framebuffer (72.57 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 72.25
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