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A list of all non-winning 15+ qualifier results follows after the jump. Mike Fitzgerald was the competitor with the best total who did not qualify for the finals. There were 31 non-winning result larger than Kevin Ross’ 17.75 total at the California qualifier, including one by Kevin Ross himself.
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Loading ...| 2020 Aug 1 | Bakersfield, CA | Shrimp Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 9 | Oak Harbor, WA | Pie Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 9 | Oak Harbor, WA | Wing Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 15 | Winchester, England, UK | Chilli Eating Competition | ||||
| 2020 Aug 15 | Manchester, England, UK | Lava Wing Challenge | ||||
| 2020 Aug 15 | Calumet, MI | Pasty Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 15 | Frostburg, MD | Pie Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 15 | Manchester, England, UK | Wing Eating Contest | ||||
| 2020 Aug 16 | Winchester, England, UK | Chilli Eating Competition | ||||
| 2020 Aug 16 | Henniker, NH | Hot Pepper Eating Contest |
| 2020 Jul 4 I Brooklyn, NY
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - men |
| 1st 75 Joey "Jaws" Chestnut |
| 2nd 42 Darron Breeden |
| 3rd 39.5 Nick Wehry |
| 2020 Jul 4 I Brooklyn, NY
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - women |
| 1st 48.5 Miki Sudo |
| 2nd 18 Larell Marie "The Real Deal" Mele |
| 3rd 15 Katie Prettyman |
| 2020 Jul 3 Washington, DC
Z-Burger Eating Contest |
| 1st 35 Molly Schuyler |
| 2nd 34 Dan "killer" Kennedy |
| 3rd 25 Andy Puhl |
| 2020 Mar 7 Des Moines, IA
Bacon Eating Contest - individual |
| 1st 0.5 Ryan Plew |
| 2020 Mar 7 Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Doughnut Challenge |
| 1st "Strongman Dan" |
| $27,700.00 | Joey "Jaws" Chestnut |
| $14,000.00 | Miki Sudo |
| $13,500.00 | Geoffrey Esper |
| $11,450.00 | Molly Schuyler |
| $11,300.00 | Darron Breeden |
| $40,800.00 | Joey "Jaws" Chestnut |
| $30,000.00 | Geoffrey Esper |
| $21,000.00 | Molly Schuyler |
| $16,300.00 | Gideon Oji |
| $15,150.00 | Darron Breeden |
anonymous fan said
June 29, 2008 @ 9:08 am
You should do the same chart, but delete the competitors that did eventually make it to the finals. It would be easier to see.
Carey said
June 29, 2008 @ 9:18 am
What’s the point of this thread? I think the fact that Kevin himself got a considerably higher total before shows that he just didn’t want to push himself when he didn’t need to. Why risk a reversal when you don’t have to. Kevin deserves the win.
Anonymous said
June 29, 2008 @ 11:17 am
Some people may argue, that you should push yourself to your limit every time during competition. that’s what the best will always do.
Philly Guy said
June 29, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
If he reversed, someone that did 11 would get in. The better eater made it in that day and that’s all that matters.
Carey said
June 30, 2008 @ 8:12 am
The best do that? Both Kobayoshi and Chestnut have held back in competitions when they had a solid lead. It isn’t “the best” strategy to just push yourself as hard as you can, it is stupidity.
WingKong said (Registered December 19, 2006)
June 30, 2008 @ 9:23 am
Hey did I miss something, where did the wild card go???? I’m a victim of circumstance!!!!
Mega Munch said
June 30, 2008 @ 10:02 am
What is the best strategy when you’ve got a win locked down? Push hard and eat as much as possible or only eat what you need to secure the win? The question reminds me of the “running up the scoreboard” debates in other pro sports (usually football and basketball).
If a team has a big lead and the win is guaranteed, it’s considered good sportsmanship to go easy and not heap unnecessary points on the scoreboard or risk injuring your players by running aggressive plays. Granted, that situation has more to do with helping your opponent save face by not rubbing salt in the wound caused by the lopsided score, but it’s a similar situation nonetheless.
Personally, I think an eater should still push hard, but hold back a little bit if the win is locked down. That strategy makes even more sense when you realize what’s on the line in some contests. Sometimes it’s thousands of dollars or, in this case, a priceless trip to Coney Island.
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
June 30, 2008 @ 10:03 am
If the Wild Card was suddenly brought back, Wing Kong would lead the pack of those who completed 3 Qualifiers. Sorry buddy, not your year.
nic "TheIncredibleBulk" fry said
July 2, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
First time i ever even tasted a nathans hotdog or eat for speed…. i think some of you are in trouble next year