Jeffrey (jeffrey7212)

Race #5197

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Official speed 80.30 wpm (84.73 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 8, 2019 10:05:07am UTC
Race Finish September 8, 2019 10:06:31am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 1. norbert515 (86.95 wpm)
2. angelic_devil (83.68 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 125.81
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