spetterpoep (spetterpoep)

Race #1449

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Official speed 84.91 wpm (46.07 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 24, 2020 4:25:24pm UTC
Race Finish May 24, 2020 4:26:10pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 1. aydoohhkb (94.96 wpm)
2. chesu (86.28 wpm)
3. friedchucken (85.50 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 77.83
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