Takeru Kobayashi
Competitive Eater
'Soba' slurper's 399 bowls too tough to beatJapanese food fighter Takeru Kobayashi, famed for his success at the annual Coney Island hot dog-eating contest - step aside. The new bottomless pit just slammed down dozens of small red "wanko" bowls of "soba" buckwheat noodles. Noodle... In this article: Takeru Kobayashi, Iwate Prefecture, Morioka, Japanese food, and Coney Island |
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TIME | November 03, 2009
Burger King Gives Japan a Seven-Patty Challenge
...also the uniqueness to be found in Japan's relationship with food, and the cultural fixation on eating it or appraising it. Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi wasn't six-time champion of Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest without the backing of a culture...
In this article: Burger King, Japan, Whopper, Microsoft, McDonald's, Tokyo, Whoppers, and Patties
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washingtonpost.com | October 13, 2009
Insatiable Appetite: Inside the World of Competitive Eater Juliet Lee
...have more room to expand than those with a lot of belly fat. I don't know if it's true, but it seems to make some sense. As far as Sonya, Takeru Kobyashi, and I'm concerned I know them pretty well and I assure you that there's a drive...
In this article: China, Cranberry sauce, Bethesda, Md., Germantown, Rockville, Md., Asia, Vienna, Washington, D.C, and Major League Eating
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New Kerala | September 30, 2009
Takeru Kobayashi reclaims world hamburger eating title
London, Sept 30 : Japanese speed-eater Takeru Kobayashi has reclaimed the world hamburger eating title. The 31-year-old speed-eating demon defeated reigning champion Joey Chestnut in the Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating...
In this article: Hamburger, Joey Chestnut, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Krystal Square Off, Patrick Bertoletti, and London
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Freakonomics Blog | August 24, 2009
Usain Bolt Is No Takeru Kobayashi
...lowered at an average of 0.1 percent per year over the last 40 years. Compare that kind of progress with the revolution that Takeru Kobayashi started in competitive eating. The Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest is said to have...
In this article: Jim Dale, Usain Bolt, Freakonomics, Speed of light, Surgery, Steroid, Joey Chestnut, and Harry Potter
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Spartan Daily Sports Blog | August 23, 2009
SJSU gets love on ESPN?
...buried a Burritozilla from Iguanas Taqueria back in his stay in San Jo. How am I not surprised? Chestnut decided to challenge Takeru Kobayashi and the rest of the best competitive eaters in the Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating...
In this article: Joey Chestnut, SJSU, San Jose State, ESPN, Jarron Gilbert, and Tariq Abdul-Wahad
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thestar.com | July 04, 2009
Chestnut devours record 68 hot dogs, wins July 4 match
...Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, celebrates his victory over former champion Takeru Kobayashi of Nagano, Japan, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in New York. Chestnut logged his third consecutive win...
In this article: Joey Chestnut, Dog, ESPN, Ranch dressing, Cobb salad, The Star-Spangled Banner, Coney Island, Patrick Bertoletti, and Associated Press Writer
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Sports Illustrated Top Stories | July 04, 2009
Chestnut downs 68 dogs for 3rd consecutive title
...again Joey Chestnut, 23, of of San Jose, Calif., chomped down a record 68 hot dogs Chestnut led most of the way against rival Takeru Kobayashi, who ate 64½ dogs Joey Chestnut displays the stomach of a champion en route to Saturday's...
In this article: Joey Chestnut, Dog, ESPN, San Jose, California, All rights reserved, Ranch dressing, Cobb salad, and Coney Island
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USATODAY.com | May 31, 2009
Kobayashi beats Chestnut in pizza eating rematch
"When I come to America, pizza is my happiness. I look forward to eating it," Takeru Kobayashi said after winning the pizza-eating event. when the eating titans faced off to see who could devour the most pizzas. Kobayashi, a six-time...
In this article: Pizza, Calzone, All rights reserved, Pepperoni, Dog, Pizza Hut, and Tokyo
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Yahoo! News | May 31, 2009
Japan's Kobayashi beats Chestnut in eating rematch (AP)
Japan's Kobayashi beats Chestnut in eating rematch AP - Takeru Kobayashi from Japan, shows his abdominals after defeating his opponent Joey Chestnut in a pizza-eating … By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer Beth Harris, Ap Sports Writer - Sun...
In this article: Joey Chestnut, Pizza, Calzone, Japan, Coney Island, California, All rights reserved, and Pepperoni
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 29, 2009
Japan's Kobayashi beats Chestnut in eating rematch
CULVER CITY, Calif. -- In a chewy chow-lenge, Takeru Kobayashi outlasted Joey Chestnut when the eating titans faced off to see who could devour the most pizzas. Kobayashi, a six-time world hot dog eating champion from Japan, consumed 5...
In this article: Joey Chestnut, Pizza, Calzone, Japan, California, Pepperoni, Dog, and Pizza Hut
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Takeru Kobayashi (b. March 15 1978) is a Japanese competitive eater and a member of the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE). He held the world record for hot dog eating for nearly six years, and holds several other eating records, and is ranked third in the world for competitive eating according to the International Federation of Competitive Eating.
- Also Known As:
- "The Tsunami"
- Birth Date:
- March 15, 1978
- Birthplace:
- Nagano, Japan
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