Tim (arizownage)

Race #2879

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Official speed 116.43 wpm (33.60 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 28, 2019 6:41:37pm UTC
Race Finish September 28, 2019 6:42:10pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. hreyfill (136.45 wpm)
3. pattzach2 (94.14 wpm)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 106.73
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