Mateus (k0walsk1)

Race #899

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Official speed 78.07 wpm (50.11 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 6, 2019 7:37:48pm UTC
Race Finish February 6, 2019 7:38:38pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. tshafer3 (98.08 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 71.57
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