April (apping)

Race #1138

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Official speed 52.89 wpm (89.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 3, 2018 3:04:35am UTC
Race Finish April 3, 2018 3:06:05am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 5)
Opponents 1. spandan01 (63.99 wpm)
5. superxd (49.41 wpm)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 59.06
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