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.
Greetings, enthusiasts of competitive eating! As an authority in the realm of gastronomic competitions, I bring forth my demonstrable expertise to delve into the intriguing world of the 2022 Jack's Donuts World Donut Hole Eating Championship. I've been closely involved with Major League Eating, the self-proclaimed "world governing body of all stomach-centric sports," and have avidly followed the exploits of renowned competitive eater Joey Chestnut and his counterparts.
Joey Chestnut's illustrious career has seen him triumph over a diverse array of culinary challenges, from hot dogs on Coney Island to deep-fried asparagus in California, grilled cheese sandwiches in Arizona, and matzo balls in Texas. His feats are not merely anecdotes but are supported by tangible evidence, including a world record for devouring 55 glazed donuts in a mere eight minutes, totaling a staggering 14,795 calories.
Now, the gastronomic arena shifts its focus to the delectable realm of donut holes in New Castle, Indiana. The 2022 Jack's Donuts World Donut Hole Eating Championship, scheduled for May 27, promises not only a showcase of incredible eating prowess but the establishment of the inaugural world record in the donut hole category. Competitors, led by the unparalleled Joey Chestnut, will have eight minutes to consume as many donut holes as humanly possible.
For those unfamiliar with the intricacies of competitive eating, Major League Eating hosts over 80 events annually, including the iconic Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island. The competitive eating community, comprising over 8,000 veteran and rookie athletes, crisscrosses the nation in pursuit of coveted food-eating titles.
As the curtain rises on the Jack's Donuts World Donut Hole Eating Championship, Chestnut, often referred to as the "black hole of donut holes," faces formidable competition. Sharing the stage are No. 2-ranked world eater Geoffrey Esper and the top-ranked female eater, Miki Sudo. The stakes are high, and the championship, hosted by Downtown New Castle, marks the kickoff for the summer's Fourth Friday events while celebrating Henry County, Indiana's bicentennial celebration.
In conclusion, anticipate an epic battle of gastrointestinal fortitude as these competitive eating titans aim to etch their names into the annals of history, not just as eaters of donuts but as champions in the uncharted territory of donut holes. Stay tuned for what promises to be a record-breaking spectacle in the captivating world of Major League Eating.
