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   Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi (小林 尊, Kobayashi Takeru, born March 15, 1978) is a Japanese competitive eater. Described as "the godfather of competitive eating", he is a six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion and widely credited with popularizing the sport.

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3. www.sportingnews.com › us › otherWhat happened to Takeru Kobayashi? From Nathan's hot dog ...

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Learn about the rise and fall of Takeru Kobayashi, the Japanese competitive eater who dominated the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for six years. Find out how he got banned, arrested, and challenged Joey Chestnut in a Netflix special.

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   May 24, 2024 · Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, said he is retiring. Kobayashi, 46, revealed the news in the recent Netflix documentary "Hack...

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     Joey Chestnut beats Takeru Kobayashi to win 2007 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest | ESPN Archive

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6. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsCompetitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires due to health concerns

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   May 24, 2024 · The six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion announces his retirement due to health issues caused by overeating. He says he has no appetite, no sense of smell and his brain is still trained to eat processed foods.

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7. nypost.com › 2024/05/21 › lifestyleCompetitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi retires, says he ...

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   May 21, 2024 · Takeru Kobayashi — the Japanese eating legend who won six consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests — is standing down from all future food challenges because he...

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   Jul 4, 2024 · The two competitive eating legends will settle their rivalry in a one-on-one matchup on Sept. 2. Kobayashi, who won six Nathan's titles before Chestnut, claims he will be the world's greatest eater.

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   Who is Takeru Kobayashi?

   • From Nathan's hot dog-eating champion to obscurity Takeru Kobayashi is done hot doggin' it. The Japanese competitive eater dominated the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in the early 2000s. His reign launched the event's popularity into an entirely new stratosphere, but soon after his six straight title wins, Kobayashi was nowhere to be found.

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   Why did Takeru Kobayashi retire?

   • "I am worried about what my next step will bring, but I am also excited about my future." Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, retired because of irreparable harm to his body.

   Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires due to health concerns

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   Why did Takeru Kobayashi lose his appetite?

   • (Error Code: 232011) He’s lost his appetite for competitive eating. Takeru Kobayashi — the Japanese eating legend who won six consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests — is standing down from all future food challenges because he quite literally no longer has the hunger to compete.

   Competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi retires, says he no longer

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   Who is Joey Chestnut vs Takeru Kobayashi?

   • Kobayashi has faced off against Chestnut five times at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut won three times, while Kobayashi won two. *Chestnut beat Kobayashi in an untimed eat-off, consuming five hot dogs in 50 seconds for the win. When is Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi?

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10. www.npr.org › 2024/06/13 › nx-s1-5004720Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to compete in Netflix hot dog ...

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    Jun 13, 2024 · Rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will reunite in September for their first hot dog-eating competition in 15 years. Here's why the competitors and their fans are so hungry...