Bartek (mecanttype)

Race #3231

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Official speed 93.86 wpm (50.63 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 18, 2020 10:55:28pm UTC
Race Finish February 18, 2020 10:56:19pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. sercasm (95.56 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 104.81
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