John (skald)

Race #140

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Official speed 59.65 wpm (80.47 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 3, 2017 7:39:29pm UTC
Race Finish April 3, 2017 7:40:49pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Opponents 2. akk2069 (65.22 wpm)
4. 4lv1 (55.38 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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