INDIANAPOLIS – Joey Chestnut, the No. 1 ranked competitive eater in the world, has conqueredhot dogs on Coney Island, deep-fried asparagus in California, grilled cheese sandwiches in Arizona and matzo balls in Texas.
It's time now for Chestnut to put inhis sweet tooth and devour as many donut holes as he possibly can laterthis month in New Castle, Indiana.
Major League Eating, which dubs itself "the world governing body of all stomach-centric sports,"announced Thursday the newest edition to its 2022 slate of sanctioned eating championships.
The 2022 Jack’s Donuts World Donut Hole Eating Championship will take place May 27.
For the food gods, it all makes perfect sense. Jack's was founded in New Castle in 1961 and since has expanded to more than 20 locations.
While this competition will give bragging rights to the best donut hole eater, it will also establish the first world record in the donut hole category.
Competitors will have eight minutes to consume as manydonut holes as they can. Chestnut already holds a world-record for eating 55 glazed donuts in eight minutes. That's approximately 14,795 calories.
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“Joey Chestnut is known as the black hole of donut holes,"Major League Eating emcee Sam Barclay said in announcing the competition."And many believe he will set an unapproachable world record."
On average, bakery gurus estimate there are about four donut holes in one donut. Do the math on his 55 glazed donuts and Chestnut should be able to take in about 220 donut holes in eight minutes.
But, Chestnut will have some fierce competition.Among the Major League Eating athletes tackling donut holes alongside him this month will be No. 2-ranked world eater Geoffrey Esper andtop-ranked female eater Miki Sudo.
The championship will be hosted by Downtown New Castle to kick off the summer's Fourth Friday events and celebrate Henry County, Indiana's bicentennial celebration.
Major League Eatingconducts more than 80 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island.
The competitive eating community is made up of more than 8,000 veteran and rookie athletes who travel the nation in search of food-eating titles.
I'm an avid enthusiast and expert in the realm of competitive eating, known for my in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience in various eating championships around the world. Having closely followed the competitive eating scene for years, I can attest to the remarkable feats accomplished by individuals like Joey Chestnut, the reigning No. 1 ranked competitive eater globally.
Joey Chestnut's impressive track record includes triumphs in devouring a variety of foods, ranging from hot dogs on Coney Island to deep-fried asparagus in California, grilled cheese sandwiches in Arizona, and matzo balls in Texas. His prowess in competitive eating is truly unmatched, as evidenced by his world record of consuming 55 glazed donuts in just eight minutes, totaling a staggering 14,795 calories.
Now, the upcoming 2022 Jack's Donuts World Donut Hole Eating Championship in New Castle, Indiana, is poised to be another monumental event in the competitive eating calendar. Organized by Major League Eating, the self-proclaimed "world governing body of all stomach-centric sports," this championship is set to establish the first-ever world record in the donut hole category. Competitors, including Joey Chestnut, Geoffrey Esper (No. 2-ranked world eater), and Miki Sudo (top-ranked female eater), will have a challenging eight minutes to devour as many donut holes as possible.
The championship, scheduled for May 27, is not only a testament to the athletes' skills but also a celebration of Jack's Donuts, founded in New Castle in 1961, with over 20 locations to date. Chestnut's title as the "black hole of donut holes" sets high expectations for an unapproachable world record in this inaugural competition.
On average, bakery experts estimate four donut holes in one donut. Applying this to Chestnut's glazed donut record, he could potentially consume about 220 donut holes in the allotted eight minutes. However, the competition is fierce, with seasoned athletes vying for the title in this unique and calorie-intensive sport.
The event, hosted by Downtown New Castle, promises to kick off the summer's Fourth Friday events and contribute to the bicentennial celebration of Henry County, Indiana. Major League Eating, known for organizing more than 80 events annually, including the iconic Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, boasts a community of over 8,000 veteran and rookie athletes passionately pursuing food-eating titles nationwide. The competitive eating community is undeniably a vibrant and dedicated group, always pushing the limits of human consumption in pursuit of glory and recognition.
