BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- A 17-year-old student has won the Swedish text messaging championship after writing a 141-character SMS message in only 61 seconds, media reported Sunday.

    My Svensson out-thumbed her nearest rival by seven seconds in the competition held in Stockholm. However, she failed to surpass her personal best of 50 seconds, achieved during the semi-finals.

    "I was very tense in the finals when I realized how much money I could win," said My. "Everyone was talking about how much money was at stake."

    My said the 25,000 krona (3,900 U.S. dollar) prize will be used for a trip to France next year after she graduates from high school.

    The girl has a special training schedule to become the fastest Swedish in text messaging -- she sends 40-50 texts per day, mostly to her three best friends.

    (Agencies)