What is the fastest typing speed ever recorded?

I think I am a fast typist but would like a goal to beat.

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In 1946, Stella Pajunas was recorded at a typing speed of 216 words per minute. She was using an IBM electric typewriter. Then there's Barbara Blackburn, who can maintain a top speed of 150 words per minute for 50 minutes! Barbara's top speed was recorded at 212 words per minute.

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Reply by nakul2184 (1):
it's not amanzing for me bcz i also can do better then Barbara blackburn in any of new keybord. if possible give me the software those use in this.... add a comment

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Answer by Iamstrong (659)

Mrs. Barbara Blackburn has the honor. She typed 150 wpm for 50 min (37500 strokes, 170 at her slowest and peaked at 212 wpm. This event was documented in 2005.

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Answer by Jeanne72 (436)

The fasting typing speed ever recorded was 212 wpm by Barbara Blackburn from Salem, Oregon. She has also obtained 170 wpm using the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard unit.

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Answer by Robs4thecubs (422)

The fastest typing speed ever recorded is 212 words per minute by Barbara Blackburn. She also types about 150 words per minute for about 50 minutes, which is a stamina record too.

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