Champion speed eater to retire

A 71-year-old UK man who has broken records for speed eating and drinking has been forced to retire.

A 71-year-old UK man who has broken records for speed eating and drinking has been forced to retire.

Peter Dowdeswell - who once downed a pint of champagne in three seconds - was undone as he suffered back and shoulder injuries while trying to down a pint of beer upside down.

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