Ward (halfaward)

Race #277

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Official speed 64.65 wpm (73.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 7, 2020 12:48:24pm UTC
Race Finish December 7, 2020 12:49:37pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 72.19
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