World's top eater defends title

The top-ranked competitive eater in the world and reigning king of the World Bratwurst Eating Championship successfully defended his title in Cincinnati, Ohio, washing down 35 sausages in 10 minutes.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, a construction manager in San Jose, California, says he prepares by fasting for two to three days before the contest, which took place at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, North America’s largest Oktoberfest.

The 10 male competitors put away 170 brats in 10 minutes during the officially-sanctioned contest.

For his victory, Chestnut won $2,000 (€1,466) and a golden Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati chicken hat.