The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.
—from Civilization IV, a game by Sid Meier
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| Rank | Username | WPM | Accuracy | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979. | Federico (f3d3r1c0) | 114.79 | 93% | 2016-10-31 |
| 1980. | Gabriel (halamawala) | 114.78 | 98% | 2023-12-02 |
| 1981. | https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXc... | 114.78 | 96% | 2023-06-17 |
| 1982. | FP (forpractice) | 114.78 | 97% | 2014-02-03 |
| 1983. | Timothy (anita_p) | 114.76 | 97% | 2020-06-16 |
| 1984. | [Y]O_O[Y] (lonequid) | 114.76 | 83% | 2012-09-21 |
| 1985. | Jun (vegetto1126) | 114.74 | 100% | 2023-05-02 |
| 1986. | grumbles (sbsat7) | 114.74 | 98% | 2014-02-11 |
| 1987. | Jaunty (jaunty_jalopy) | 114.73 | — | 2010-09-06 |
| 1988. | Kevin (kevgod48) | 114.72 | 98% | 2023-11-04 |
| 1989. | ++ (xx_ed_xx) | 114.72 | 96% | 2014-06-23 |
| 1990. | Rahul (riolu) | 114.72 | 96% | 2014-10-23 |
| 1991. | jan (micaelaishot123) | 114.71 | 97% | 2021-10-23 |
| 1992. | tambii (aid1337) | 114.70 | 98% | 2022-06-20 |
| 1993. | tadej pogačar (acadiantaco) | 114.69 | 98.1% | 2024-01-06 |
| 1994. | Avalokiteshvara (igid) | 114.69 | — | 2010-05-26 |
| 1995. | Noam (pleeze) | 114.68 | 99% | 2021-08-14 |
| 1996. | Afz (afzofa) | 114.68 | 97% | 2020-08-12 |
| 1997. | Dana (cloud5) | 114.68 | 99% | 2015-12-08 |
| 1998. | Jordan (jordan) | 114.68 | 95% | 2013-08-06 |
| 1999. | awndi (aundi) | 114.68 | 99% | 2016-01-19 |
| 2000. | bell (bellol) | 114.67 | 96% | 2013-02-19 |
| 2001. | heartbeats (jack777) | 114.65 | 100% | 2018-12-15 |
| 2002. | Daniel (danielxzt) | 114.64 | 97.8% | 2024-12-19 |
| 2003. | Shen-Shen (narwhal_kitty) | 114.64 | 97% | 2021-03-30 |
| 2004. | ★ (filco) | 114.63 | 96% | 2012-09-20 |
| 2005. | Rango (chucknorrisauresrex) | 114.63 | 97% | 2023-03-27 |
| 2006. | Jonatan (gustesmil) | 114.62 | 97% | 2022-04-18 |
| 2007. | Tony (tonywebster) | 114.62 | 98% | 2014-06-20 |
| 2008. | A (tidakfitbi) | 114.62 | 95% | 2015-12-07 |
| Universe | Races | Average WPM | First Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (English) | 154,474 | 66.29 | November 19, 2009 |
| Instant Death Mode | 137 | 72.58 | March 29, 2010 |
| Smoke Rise Prep | 28 | 49.54 | February 25, 2016 |
| Riverside Middle School | 18 | 42.22 | January 25, 2011 |
| Walsh Middle School | 7 | 35.06 | September 9, 2011 |
| Video Games | 4 | 76.94 | November 20, 2020 |
| ##typeracer | 3 | 50.20 | January 25, 2021 |
| TypeRacer Classic | 3 | 56.23 | December 28, 2021 |
| Mrs. Wunschel's TypeRacer Universe | 2 | 42.59 | August 24, 2012 |