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2005 Contestant Profiles
The World Italian Sausage Eating Championship
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“Gentleman” Joe Menchetti
This Food Warrior is currently ranked #2 in the world by the Association of Independent competitive Eaters and #3 in the world by Speedeat.com. He is regarded as one of America’s most accomplished Gurgitators and is considered New England’s undisputed Competitive Eating Champion. His Eating Resume includes world records in Beef Patties, Sweet corn, Fried Cicada’s and Conch Fritters. In addition , he has many eating titles and victories in chicken wings, Hot dogs, Pickles and Pizza, Bratwurst, Meat Pies, Pastrami, Paczki, to name a few. You may have seen him in the Glutton Bowl or on Ripley’s Believe it or Not where he consumed an amazing 41 Hot Dogs in just 10 minutes. His quest for eating Stardom began as early as the 5th grade when he ate what other kids didn’t like. On one occasion he ate 16 servings of Baked beans and on another occasion he ate 12 servings of Green Bean Salad. He uses no special training techniques and states that his normal diet is sufficient training for any contest that he may enter. When he is not Eating for prize money or emptying out refrigerators he works as a Corporate Spokesperson and Ticket Broker. He is 6”2” 350lbs and hails from Wallingford CT.
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Mark “The Human Vacuum” Lyle
Currently Ranked, 12th in the Nation by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters, this eater represents the new generation of gurgitators who believe in fitness and a healthy diet. In March of 2005 he won the “War of the Wings Chicken Wing Eating Championship” in Coshocton Ohio where he decisively defeated two top 10 eaters and 3 top 15 eaters. Also, Mark recently won the Great American Chicken Wing Eating Championship and took a close second the next day while competing in the World Corn On The Cob Eating Championship. There are few eaters in the world who can match him when it comes to Speed Eating. Mark brings his experience and toughness as a former Wrestler and Football player with him every time he steps up to the plate. He is from Gannnna Ohio.
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Pete “Broken Wing” Maurizio
Pete entered the 2005 Pittsburgh, ESPN Wing Championship Series and beat a large group of top ranked eaters by a sizable margin to claim the title as Pennsylvania's Chicken Wing Eating Champion. Shortly after, “Broken Wing” captured the “Pittsburgh Cheese Steak Championship” proving himself to be a master of several disciplines and earning a ranking of fifth in the United States by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. In ESPN’s “Dawg Bowl” last summer he just missed beating PA rival “Killer Kuhns” and “Chowhound Chapman” by consuming an amazing 53 hot dogs. Big Pete is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He is a 39 yo old family man, who works in the Medical Supply Business. His eating style is similar to that of his favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers; tough and determined. When Broken Wing won the 2005 Pittsburgh Wing Championship Series you saw very little celebration on his part. “Broken Wing” acted like a man who was familiar with being in the End Zone. If Mr. Maurizio decides to spread his wings and compete outside of the Pittsburgh area he will undoubtedly be an eater that will become frequently acquainted with the End Zone and Winners Circle. In the mean time, many of America's Top Eaters, will be hoping and praying that Big Pete doesn't visit their neighborhood.
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Dominic “The Doginator” Cardo
Currently Ranked 13th in America by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters Dominic is recognized as the World Beef Tongue Eating Champion. You may have seen the “Doginator” in the “Glutton Bowl” where he ate 3.3 lbs. of Pickled Beef Tongue in 12 minutes. As his Moniker suggest, Dominic is known for his Hot Dog prowess where he has had epic battles with former American Record Holder “Hungry” Charles Hardy. This father of three and Grandfather has been married for 25 years and was recognized as one of America's best Eaters several years ago until his retirement as a New York City Corrections Officer. Although he is originally from Brooklyn New York, he is now resides in Pennsylvania.
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