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Takeru Kobayashi

Birth Place:

Nagano, Japan

Profession

Competitive eater

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30 for 30

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St. Patrick's Day Chow Down

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Kobayashi Released After Hot Dog Scuffle

Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi was released from jail after pleading not guilty to charges following his arrest at the 95th annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition, The Associated Press reports.Kobayashi faced charges of obstruction of governmental administration, resisting arrest, trespassing and disorderly conduct. The competitive eater had jumped ...

Sun, Jul 4, 2010

VIDEO: Top 6 Food Challenges

Whether it's Adam Richman racing against the clock to eat a 3-meter-long bratwurst on Man v. Food or a group of Top Chef Masters competing to create a delectable meal using only the ingredients found on the Lost island, food-challenge shows are addictive — not to mention mouthwatering. Gail Simmons: Top Chef Masters meets Modern Family With TLC delving into the gastro-competitive realm with Ultimate Chili Challenge (May 3 at 10/9c) and Chocolate Wars (May 10 at 10/9c), we found it only fitting share our top six food-challenge moments:

Sat, May 1, 2010