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Height. 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi (小林 尊, Kobayashi Takeru, born March 15, 1978) is a Japanese competitive eater . Described as "the godfather of competitive eating", [2] [3] Kobayashi is a six-time champion of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and is widely credited with popularizing the sport of competitive eating.
- 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Yokkaichi University
- "The Tsunami", "Kobi", "The Prince" (in Japan)
- March 15, 1978 (age 45), Nagano, Japan
Oct 6, 2013 · Takeru Kobayashi defends his pizza eating title at Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint in Barrie. Kobayashi ate 42 slices of pizza, beating Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti from Chicago who had 39 slices ...
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Takeru Kobayashi has done it again! The man who is known the world over for his skill in downing dozens of hot dogs in seconds flat is back. He has broken yet another world record, this time in pizza eating.
CHEERLEADERS: Go, go, Kobayashi, Go, go, Kobayashi. MAN: He took down an entire 12-inch pizza in one minute flat. CHEERLEADERS: Go, go, Kobayashi, Go, go, Kobayashi. MAN: Let’s make some noise for the one and only the culinary Houdini the best eater on earth Mr. Takeru Kobayashi! [Crowd roar!] Kobi was not, however, unbeatable.
Jul 1, 2019 · NEW YORK (AP) — Twinkies, pizza, hot dogs, even cow brains. If it can be eaten, chances are Takeru Kobayashi holds the world record for eating it. The 41-year-old competitive eater has no problem consuming 62 slices of pizza in 12 minutes, or 337 chicken wings in a half hour. But seeing himself onscreen in the latest ESPN “30 for 30 ...
Jul 5, 2023 · To this day, he still holds world records for eating pizza, lobster rolls, cheesesteak, hamburgers, noodles, tacos and many others. ... This interview with Takeru Kobayashi is made possible by Heinz.
Nov 14, 2010 · Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi failed in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for eating a 12'' pizza Saturday night in Brooklyn. ... Kobayashi had to eat the pizza with a fork and ...
