Jamie McDonald takes 365 days cash prize lead

The sidebar has been updated to list both money won in 2013 and over the past 365 days. (Full listings: 2013 | 365 days). According to the eatfeats database, Jamie McDonald has taken the lead in both tables after winning $20,000 in Wing Bowl 21. (If the list took the value of non-cash prizes into account, Dave “US Male” Goldstein would probably be third after winning a car valued at $38,220 in Wing Bowl 21.) A list of Joey Chestnut’s and Jamie McDonald’s contests over the past 12 months follows after the jump

Joey Chestnut

2013 Feb 9 1st $1,750.00 2 gallons 6 min RP Funding World Chili Eating Challenge Orlando, FL ties record
2012 Oct 13 1st $2,000.00 9.5 pounds 10 min Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship Toronto, ON, Canada
2012 Oct 7 3rd $400.00 1.87 gallons 6 min Ben’s Chili Bowl’s World Chili Eating Championship Washington, DC 1st finish outside top 2 since April 2011 Wingstop contest
2012 Sep 29 1st $1,500.00 102 tamales 12 min Western Days Festival World Tamale Eating Championship Lewisville, TX
2012 Sep 22 1st $1,000.00 32 sausages 10 min Oktoberfest Zinzinnati World Bratwurst-Eating Championship Cincinnati, OH ate 5 in 1 minute OT
2012 Sep 2 1st $1,750.00 7.61 pounds 12 min U.S. National Buffalo Wing Eating Championship Buffalo, NY
2012 Sep 1 1st $1,000.00 5 pounds 5m35s Buffalo Buffet Bowl Buffalo, NY
2012 Aug 29 1st $2,500.00 8 pounds 12 min Nugget World Rib Eating Championship Sparks, NV
2012 Aug 18 1st $2,000.00 266 dumplings 10 min Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship Los Angeles, CA
2012 Aug 10 1st $1,000.00 52 tacos 10 min Taco Bell Why Pay More! Challenge San Juan, Puerto Rico
2012 Jul 26 1st $7,500.00 144 wings 10 min Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship Championship Clearwater, FL
2012 Jul 4 1st $10,000.00 68 hot dogs 10 min Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest – men Brooklyn, NY sixth victory in a row
2012 Jun 2 1st $2,500.00 4.79 pounds 12 min Mohegan Sun BBQ Fest Rib-Eating Championship Uncasville, CT
2012 May 19 2nd $750.00 17 sandwiches 10 min World CheeseSteak Eating Championship Allentown, PA
2012 Apr 28 1st $1,500.00 8.3125 pounds 10 min The World Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Championship Stockton, CA
2012 Mar 17 1st $5,000.00 20 sandwiches 10 min TooJay’s World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship – professionals Palm Beach Gardens, FL new record

Money won: $42,150.00

Jamie McDonald

2013 Feb 24 1st 48 hamantaschen 5 min National Hamantaschen Eating Championship – pro Manhattan, NY new record
2013 Feb 14 1st 1 5 lb. burger 5m40s the BeHemoth Seattle, WA Record set at schaumberg location
2013 Feb 10 1st 1 7 layer sandwich 6m31s Belly Bubster Monster Sandwich Westmont, IL New record
2013 Feb 10 1st 20 pancakes 25 min Pancake Eating Record Midlothian, IL New record
2013 Feb 9 1st $150.00 39 paczkis 5 min Paczki Eating Contest Chicago, IL team Hungry Men
2013 Feb 9 1st 1 5 lb. meat 8m10s The Bacon Bomb Chicago, IL New record
2013 Feb 8 1st 1 5 lb. burrito 4m20s El Jefe Burrito Des Plaines, IL New record
2013 Feb 8 1st 1 18 scoop sundae 7m10s The Beast Bridgeview, IL New record
2013 Feb 3 1st 1 big breakfast 12 min Railway Challenge Windsor, CT
2013 Feb 1 1st $20,000.00 287 wings 30 min Wing Bowl 21 – national Philadelphia, PA 130 end of 1st /265 end of 2nd/287
2012 Nov 17 1st 24 chili dogs 20 min Man vs. Bear – Chili Dogs for a Cause Windsor, CT
2012 Nov 14 1st 27 tacos 5 min Taco Eating Qualifier Middletown, CT
2012 Oct 21 1st $1,000.00 33 slices 10 min Great Pumpkin Farm World hands-Free Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship Clarence, NY
2012 Oct 20 1st $2,500.00 ? burritos 8 min Ghost Pepper Burrito Eating Contest Toronto, ON, Canada
2012 Oct 14 1st $2,000.00 39 hot dogs 8 min Hot Dog Eating Contest Springfield, NJ
2012 Oct 13 1st $750.00 33.5 sausages 8 min The Bierhaus NYC National Oktoberfest Bratwurst Eating Championship Manhattan, NY
2012 Oct 6 1st 1 27 in sandwich 40 min Big Fat Fatty Los Angeles, CA 1st to complete
2012 Oct 6 1st 12 sandwiches 38 min Big Food Challenge South Pasadena, CA 1st to complete doubled challenge
2012 Oct 6 1st $600.00 8.5 pounds 10 min KC Burnt Ends Battle Kansas City, MO
2012 Oct 4 1st 2 4 lb. fish & chips 25 min The Great White Whale Challenge San Diego, CA 1st to complete doubled challenge
2012 Oct 3 1st 10 torpastas 30 min Torpasta Record San Diego, CA New record
2012 Oct 2 1st 1 12 egg omelet 15 min Situation Breakfast Challenge Imperial Beach, CA Record time
2012 Oct 1 1st 37 empanadas 1h30m Empanada Record San Diego, CA New record old record was 17
2012 Sep 30 1st $1,000.00 5.9 pounds 4 min “Fire in the Whole” Enchilada Eating Contest Las Cruces, NM
2012 Sep 29 1st $1,500.00 24 pies 8 min National Peach Fried Pie Eating Championship Dallas, TX 9.75 pounds
2012 Sep 28 1st $250.00 1 10 oz. chicken fried steaks 20 min The Bubba Challenge Portland, TX 1st to complete, $250 award
2012 Sep 22 1st $1,500.00 7.5 slices 15 min Bacci Pizza Jumbo Slice Eating Contest Chicago, IL ties Rich LeFevre’s record
2012 Sep 16 2nd $1,000.00 35 slices 12 min Let ’em Eat: Thrice Barrie, ON, Canada
2012 Sep 15 2nd $500.00 69 dumplings 2 min Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest – men Brooklyn, NY ends non-IFOCE winning streak
2012 Sep 15 1st $100.00 1 5.5 lb. burger 45 min The Ultimate Dirty Burger Barrie, ON $100 prize
2012 Sep 15 1st 30 hot dogs 20 min TJ Hot Dog Record San Diego, CA New record beat chestnut by 1
2012 Sep 12 1st 1 7 lb. bbq sandwich 20 min Hungry Home-Wrecker Throwback Sandwich Highland Park, IL 1st to complete
2012 Sep 12 1st $300.00 10 spicy taquitos 2 min Taquitos Infernales Competition Highwood, IL
2012 Sep 12 1st 1 18 scoop sundae 20 min The Beast Bridgeview, IL 1st to complete in 5 year history
2012 Sep 8 1st $600.00 5.5 pounds 10 min National Fried Mushroom Eating Contest Kennett Square, PA
2012 Sep 3 1st $800.00 1 5 lb. burrito 3m03s All American Burrito Eating Contest New City, NY finished 2nd burrito in 8 minutes for a total of 11:15
2012 Sep 1 1st $900.00 11 burgers 10 min National Burger Eating Competition – pro Hamburg, PA
2012 Aug 25 1st $1,000.00 ? wings 7 min Spicy Wing Challenge Wood-Ridge, NJ
2012 Aug 18 1st $750.00 13.75 slices 10 min Pizza Eating Finals Queens, NY
2012 Jul 26 1st $500.00 32 slices 10 min Pizza Eating Finals Saugus, MA
2012 Jul 22 1st $2,500.00 45 meatballs ? Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship – pros Midlothian, IL
2012 Jul 21 1st $500.00 1 3 ft. sandwich 33 min Giant Meatball Sandwich Midlothian, IL New record $500 reward
2012 Jul 15 2nd $750.00 59 sandwiches 10 min World Pulled Pork Eating Championship Carroll, OH
2012 Jul 14 3rd $500.00 23.75 slugburgers 10 min The World Slugburger Eating Championship Corinth, MS
2012 Jul 5 1st 1 5 lb. burger 28 min Five Pound Burger Chicago, IL 1st to complete
2012 Jul 4 1st $1,000.00 35 hot dogs 10 min Hot Dog Eating Contest Ocean City, MD
2012 Jul 3 1st $750.00 27 hot dogs 10 min Pop’s Beef Hot Dog Eating Contest Palos Heights, IL contest record
2012 Jun 29 1st 20 chili dogs 10 min Chili Dog Eating Finals Northampton, MA
2012 Jun 29 1st 20 chili dogs 10 min Chili Dog Eating Finals Northampton, MA
2012 Jun 28 1st 17 slices 8 min Pizza Eating Qualifier Saugus, MA
2012 Jun 27 3rd 1 1 lb. burger 1m21s Burger Battle – national results Eastern US locations
2012 Jun 24 1st 1 4 lb grilled cheese sandwich 13 min Melt Challenge Lakewood, OH Record time
2012 Jun 24 1st $500.00 5.25 pounds 6 min Rock the Tot Finals Cleveland, OH $500
2012 Jun 23 1st 1 2 lb. tenderloin sandwich 15 min Tenderloin Challenge North Kansas City, MO
2012 Jun 23 1st 7 biscuits 15 min The Big 70 Midway, MO
2012 Jun 23 2nd $750.00 5 pounds 10 min The Isle Boonville World Boneless Buffalo Wing Eating Championship Boonville, MO
2012 Jun 22 1st $1,000.00 1 6 lb. shrimp Po’Boy 30 min Fatso’s Po’Boy Challenge Chicago, IL 1st to complete, $1000 award
2012 Jun 22 1st ? 18 in bread 1h00m The Brandeurysm Chicago, IL
2012 Jun 21 1st $500.00 1 3 ft. sandwich 39 min Giant Meatball Sandwich Midlothian, IL New solo record $500 award
2012 Jun 9 1st 1 18 in. pancake 6 min 18 Inch Pancake Clark, NJ New record time
2012 Jun 9 1st $250.00 1 32 in. pizza 30 min Johnny Jumbo Toms River, NJ $250 for being the 1st
2012 Jun 9 ? 7 items ? Tony Luke’s Challenge Sicklerville, NJ
2012 Jun 7 1st $100.00 1 4.5 lb. pizza 33 min Mega Pizza Challenge Warren, RI 1st to complete $100 prize
2012 Jun 7 1st 4.3 pounds 6 min Rock the Tot Providence, RI
2012 Jun 7 1st 15 hot dogs 20 min Spike’s Kennel Club Boston (9 MA/RI/CT locations), MA Providence Store record
2012 Jun 2 1st 1 2 lb. burger 20 min MoFo Burger Gales Ferry, CT
2012 Jun 2 3rd $750.00 4.14 pounds 12 min Mohegan Sun BBQ Fest Rib-Eating Championship Uncasville, CT
2012 Jun 2 1st 1 4 patty burger 12 min Voodoo Curse Burger Mystic, CT
2012 May 19 1st 22 hot dogs 15 min Hot Dog Eating Contest Worcester, MA
2012 May 19 1st ? breakfast sandwich 19 min The Challenger Lunenburg, MA
2012 May 12 1st 7 pancakes 22 min The Lucky 7 Pancake Challenge Southbridge, MA
2012 May 9 1st 1 big breakfast 10 min The Kitchen Sink Southbury, CT
2012 May 8 1st 1 5 lb cheesesteak 57 min The Happy Three-Foot Cheesesteak Newton, CT
2012 May 6 ? 1 4 pattie burger 21 min Hall of Famer New Britain (3 locations), CT
2012 Apr 28 ? 18 chili dogs 19 min Big Dog Challenge Newington, CT
2012 Apr 25 ? 10 sandwiches 22 min Cheese Truck Challenge New Haven, CT
2012 Apr 22 1st 32 chicken fingers 50 min Ten Finger Challenge Hamden, CT
2012 Apr 20 1st 1 16 in pancake 18 min Breakfast Challenge Willimantic, CT
2012 Apr 20 ? 1 12 egg omelet 14 min Broken Yolk Café Special San Diego, CA
2012 Apr 20 1st 1 2.5 lb. burger 17 min Da Ultimate Burger Challenge San Diego, CA
2012 Apr 17 ? 26 hot dogs 18 min Hot Dogger Challenge – men Raleigh, NC
2012 Apr 16 1st 1 bbq feast 40 min Clyde Cooper’s BBQ Cup Challenge Raleigh, NC

Money won: $47,550.00

Comments (24)

24 Comments »

  1. Anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 1:19 pm

    Face it, anyone who denies that Jamie McDonalt is not one of the greatest competitive eaters in the world is fooling themselves. He is right up there with Joey, Kobi, and Pat. Nuff said!

  2. Anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 1:44 pm

    way to go Jamie, Great eater and not too bad to look at too.. pity he has a wedding ring on.

  3. Anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 1:47 pm

    I usually don’t comment on here, but I’ve been finding it much more unappealing to follow this website as I believe OJ has started to turn a cold shoulder to MLE event/news. I might be a bit bias, as I am an MLE eater (who prefers to stay anonymous), but when numbers like this are produced and given a Bold Headline, whereas when Rich Shea tweets some sneak peeks of the upcoming Nathan’s Qualifiers, the biggest Competitive Eating Event of the year, and that doesn’t get a bold headline, it really hits me the wrong way. Obviously this is only one case, but I feel its become the trend. I might be wrong, I might be taking things the wrong way, but that’s my 2 cents.

    Kudos to Jamie & Joey for both being so successful in the past year.

  4. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 2:23 pm

    This site was never intended to focus solely on mle. It was meant to cover a broader spectrum

  5. ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)

    March 2, 2013 @ 2:25 pm

    I need to use the bold headline for posts that contain tables.

    I will do a bold headline post about the 2013 qualifier schedule when it is released.

  6. Anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 2:38 pm

    See 147 you are just over reacting.

  7. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 6:28 pm

    144 what about Seiken? he isn’t bad to look at either

  8. Anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 6:38 pm

    There are less MLE contest nowadays which = less news.

    MLE is losing contest at a alarming rate while non-MLE/IFOCE (independant) contest/competitions/exhibitions are on the increase.

    MLE contest from Sept 1st 2012 thru Feb 28 2013 (6 month period) total: 10

    Just the year before…

    MLE contest from Sept 1st 2011 thru Feb 28 2012 (6 month period) total: 33

  9. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 6:52 pm

    So now he is taking the lead? This man is one selfish ingrate. He operated like a temporary walk on free agent when he snuck into MLE contests last year , not once did he even think of stepping back and giving his spot to a ranked member that was put on waitlist. Or better yet, costing Subich a money spot in pulled pork.

  10. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 9:37 pm

    One thing about MLE they know who the self absorbed assholes of this world are which is why they put a cap on allowing steroid shooting bodybuilders into the organization. I could name two off the top of my head. God job guys

  11. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 9:49 pm

    638 is that why MLE is pushing their new MLE trivia game on tiwtter?

  12. anonymous said

    March 2, 2013 @ 10:07 pm

    Let’s see 9:37……….Juris “Dr Bigtime” and Chip Simpson?

  13. Competitive Eating Fan said

    March 3, 2013 @ 12:00 am

    Stop already LIST ! ONLY 2013. Stop trying to boost winnings by throwing in OUT DATED stuff.

  14. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 12:24 am

    Thanks for clarifying that OJ, I wasn’t aware that was the case. I can’t say that changes my overall perspective entirely, but its good to know. As far as everyone responding to me, it is true that MLE contests have diminished greatly this year, but that doesn’t mean that you should belittle what still goes on with the League. I really think 2013 is going to be a very exciting year, maybe even moreso then 2012. I’m not only looking forward to competing, but to seeing where other eaters will stand up to each other.

  15. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 4:08 am

    Damn. I’m alarmed!

  16. ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)

    March 3, 2013 @ 9:10 am

    Here is the full 2013 money list

    http://eatfeats.com/all2013money.html

  17. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 12:25 pm

    2013 earnings are irrelevant. Not enough data. Too early. Lots of work for O.J. just to satisfy someone’s curiosity. Not worth the trouble.

  18. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 12:29 pm

    WOW Miki is easily the top female competitive eater in the world. This proves it! Way to go Miki Sudo!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 4:59 pm

    not many eaters are going to top or come close to the value of Dave Goldstein’s new automobile. What a great prize.

  20. anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 5:22 pm

    yeah he doesnt deserve it 459

  21. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 8:06 pm

    Whatever happened to the ref’s call stands. Something is really wrong with the person who keeps insisting that DG does not “deserve” his prize. Crazy jealousy has no place here.

  22. anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 8:35 pm

    who are YOU to say who deserves anything? It seems like it was won fairly and by the rules. A jealous individual or just a flat out hater.

  23. anonymous said

    March 3, 2013 @ 9:02 pm

    You beat out Squibb and Jamie then you deserve it no questions asked. A better word to describe it was a very generous gift

  24. Do the math said

    March 5, 2013 @ 3:30 pm

    Here’s why Joey Chestnut actually makes more. Joey’s prize money averages about $1,600.00 a contest and Jamie McDonald’s prize money averages about $600.00 a contest. Hourly wages for Joey more than doubles that of McDonald. Nathan’s puts Chestnut on a more recognized national stage, therefore he rarely has to pay for travel and board. In addition, Joey gets appearance fees to attend more non-competition events. McDonald’s lucky to get reimbursed for gas money and crappy flea bag hotels. The problem is McDonald has really nothing unique to offer, that Pete Czerwinski hasn’t already cornered the market on. Of course big men can eat a lot of food, what unique media draw does McDonald bring to the table? Not much. In addition, doing over 75 contests and challenges a year and eventually you’re going to run out of lucrative prizes. Some challenges McDonald does for free, so restaurants will find that paying him anything is pointless. Horrible business model.

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