taran (slowaccount)

Race #418

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Official speed 147.32 wpm (32.26 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 12, 2018 3:37:47am UTC
Race Finish February 12, 2018 3:38:19am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 164.50
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