Men's Health has a joint interview with Derek Jacobs, Geoffrey Esper, Matt Hazzard, Michelle Lesco, Nick Wehry, Ronnie Hartman and Sophia DeVita about their training regimen for Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
2019 Cincinnati Reds Nathan’s qualifier
Results men
1 Ronnie Harman 29.5
2 Derkek Jacobs 29
Results women
1T Katie Prettyman 14
1T Sophia Devita 14
An eat-off could not be held due to lack of time. Apparently finals spots will be awarded to both women.
Ronnie Hartman appeared on WKRC (video) today to promote tonight’s Nathan’s qualifier that will take place after the Cincinnati Reds game concludes (around 10 pm eastern if the game does not go into extra innings). Derek Jacobs, Sophia Devita and Katie Prettyman are also expected to compete.
The Daily Mail has an article about female competitive eaters focusing on Molly Schuyler, Sophia DeVita and Sarah Reinecke. update Sarah Reinecke interview video
2017 Iowa State Fair Nathan’s qualifier
update Aug 17 Iowa Public Television has a video
Jesus Gonzalez video
Juan Rodriguez and Sophia DeVita are the favorites. Juan appeared on WeAreIowa yesterday.
| 1st | 28.5 | Juan “more bite” Rodriguez | |
| 2nd | 19 | Jake Thompson | |
| 3rd | 18 | Matt “Hungry” Hazzard | |
| 4th | 16.5 | Mark “the muncher” Williams | |
| 5th | 15.75 | Matthew Raible | |
| 6th | 9 | Zach Adams | |
| 6th | 9 | Kameron Gray | |
| 6th | 9 | Andrew Kilborn | |
| 9th | 6 | Chris Branch |
1W) Sophia DeVita 19 personal best (sole female)
2017 St. Louis Nathan’s qualifier
Sophia DeVita has a travelog video
Results from facebook video
1) Erik Denmark 28
2) Brandon Clark 26.5
1W) Sophia DeVita 16
2W) Marlene Wigginton 9.75
3W) Allison 4
4W) Valerie
In the women’s contest Sophia DeVita will face Marlene Wigginton, who took a year off for pregnancy. This could leave the Naperville, IL women’s qualifier wide open if Sophia DeVita wins.
Erik Denmark is the only male entrant who has been mentioned. George Shea mentioned the controversy from his last qualifier in Washington, DC where he was accused of putting a hot dog in his pocket.
Joey Chestnut will be in attendance and serve as the judge.
Mamma Mia's in Rockford, IL will award $500 to a pair that can finish its 32 inch pizza challenge in October. Sophia DeVita attempted the challenge tonight.
Sophia DeVita produced a video where she attempted to eat 10000 calories of vegan food in a day to celebrate attaining 10,000 youtube subscribers.
2016 NY Mets Nathan’s qualifier
update June 20 Full results Part 1 | Part 2
| 1st | 33 | Yasir Salem | puts Steve Hendry into sole possession of wild card lead |
| 2nd | 15.25 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 3rd | 13 | “Beautiful” Brian Seiken | 1st contest since June 20, 2015, finishes 3rd in men’s Queens qualifier 3rd year in a row |
| 4th | 8 | Andy Flamm | |
| 4th | 8 | Ryoo Jessoo | |
| 4th | 8 | Matthew Kiebus |
| 1st | 16.5 | Sophia Devita | maybe best showing for woman whose 1st contest is Nathan’s qualifer since Sonya Thomas |
| 2nd | 14.5 | Daniella Gioia | takes women’s wild card lead |
| 3rd | 4.75 | Prudence DiBenedetto |
Sophia DeVita produced videos of her attempt to eat 30,000 calories over 2 days (Day 1 | Day 2) Jen Mann also attempted 15,000 calories in 1 day.
There are now at least three eating challenge / fitness youtube channels by women: Gina Maiorana (twitter | Instagram) | Sophia DeVita (Instagram) | Jen Mann (Instagram). In her latest video, Jen announces she will be competing in the WV pepperoni rolls eating contest in May.
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