Parag Kr Kashyap (parashyap01)

Race #416

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Official speed 52.81 wpm (74.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 18, 2025 5:37:09pm UTC
Race Finish April 18, 2025 5:38:23pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 3. mu_gh (49.77 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 48.41
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