(New York, NY) -- A Wisconsin teenager is once again the fastest texter in America. The competition happened in New York City 's Times Square Wednesday (08/08).
It was the texting equivalent of the second gold for 16 year old Austin Weirschke of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This is the second year in a row his fingers have flown to top honors.
Eleven other contestants in all competed for the title.
The competition tested three skills, speed, accuracy and dexterity.
His prize was 50-thousand dollars.