TexpoKOALA (texpokoala)

Race #689

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Official speed 75.12 wpm (52.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 3, 2023 4:29:51am UTC
Race Finish March 3, 2023 4:30:43am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 94.0%
Points 68.86
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