Howard Berg
United States
American Howard Berg is listed in the Guinness World Records for a reading speed of 25,000 words per minute (WPM) -- roughly 100 times the average reading speed of 200 to 300 WPM. The actual level of comprehension at this speed is debated among experts, with some arguing it is closer to skimming than true reading. Nonetheless, Berg has authored multiple books on speed-reading techniques and runs corporate training programs, contributing to the popularization of speed reading.