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| Official speed | 99.90 wpm (39.76 seconds elapsed during race) |
|---|---|
| Race Start | October 16, 2008 3:56:34am UTC |
| Race Finish | October 16, 2008 3:57:14am UTC |
| Outcome | Win (1 of 4) |
| Opponents |
2. schloppy (67.23 wpm) |
| Points | 0.00 |
| Text | #275 (Length: 331 characters) Typing competitions provided another test of the Qwerty keyboard. These competitions are somewhat underplayed in the conventional history. In fact, typing contests and demonstrations of speed were fairly common during this period. They involved many different machines, with various manufacturers claiming to hold the speed record. |