Competitive eating has become a serious sport in America, with athletes like Miki Sudo, the No. 1 ranked female eater, and her husband, Nick Wehry, training like machines for events like the Norms hotcake eating championship in Las Vegas. Major League Eating, the sport’s governing body, hosts about 70 contests annually with up to five-figures in prize money. These athletes craft their meals and strategize every bite to beat the competition, showcasing the evolution of competitive eating from a casual hobby to a competitive and ambitious sport. With the dedication and commitment of athletes like Sudo and Wehry, competitive eating continues to grow in popularity and competitiveness.
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