D700M (d700m)

Race #834

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Official speed 46.54 wpm (84.06 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 16, 2023 12:26:25pm UTC
Race Finish August 16, 2023 12:27:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (5 of 5)
Opponents 4. muazsoopar (46.97 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 42.66
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