Alwin (kainetik)

Race #513

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Official speed 56.38 wpm (69.39 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 10, 2017 12:21:14pm UTC
Race Finish April 10, 2017 12:22:24pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 3. kalracer (63.46 wpm)
5. hysteris (54.51 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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