Retep (slothlike)

Race #554

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Official speed 98.25 wpm (39.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 29, 2020 2:50:48am UTC
Race Finish April 29, 2020 2:51:27am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. eyedjellyfish (102.23 wpm)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 90.07
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