Sarah (sarahla2)

Race #486

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Official speed 82.31 wpm (47.53 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 17, 2019 7:31:46pm UTC
Race Finish June 17, 2019 7:32:33pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Opponents 2. jarrrrett (83.90 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 75.45
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