"Cardboard Shell" has uploaded a video of a Nathan's training session which begins with thank yous to the people who have donated to her Sudanese charity fundraiser.
"Cardboard Shell" is using her attempt to eat 25 hot dogs in the Nathan's Tempe, AZ qualifier (Sonya Thomas and Juliet Lee are the only women to eat more in a qualifier) to raise money for Sudanese schools and public healthcare.
Arizona Sonora News Service has a profile of Michelle "Cardboard Shell".
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" was the first person to complete the Bacon & Craeggs challenge consisting of 10 pieces bacon, 6 sausage rounds, 6 eggs, 2 texas toast, 4 pancakes, and homefries. (via Tuscon Weekly)
My Charity Water produced a video thanking Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco for raising money for clean water projects.
Tuscon Weekly has a blog entry about Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco, Stephanie Torres and Matt Stonie are not just participating in the gyoza contest Saturday, they are also competing to see who can raise the most money for clean water projects in developing nations. A page at MyCharityWater.org is accepting donations. (via Sean Brockert comment).
Stephanie Torres & “Cardboard Shell” added to IFOCE top 50
Commenters noticed that the IFOCE top 50 was changed yesterday. The top 20 appears unchanged. Stephanie Torres (#21) and Michelle “Cardboard Shell” Lesco (#26) are the new entrants. Kevin Ross (formerly #26) and Shawn Kirby (formerly #50) were dropped. Damon Wells jumped from #28 to #22. Five women in the top 50 sets a new record for female representation.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" has a report on competing in the Nathan's qualifier at Arizona Mills where she ate 21 hot dogs with no practice. Michelle is raising money for clean water wells at MyCharityWater.org update July 2 AZ Daily Star has an article about Michelle.
IFOCE.com has an article about Stephanie Torres and Michelle "Cardboard Shell", two of four women to exceed 20 hot dogs in the 2011 Nathan's qualifier circuit.
Tucson Weekly has a video of Michelle "Cardboard Shell" attempting the 17 taco challenge at Boca.
2011 Arizona Mills Nathan’s qualifier
update Jun 13 The Phoenix New Times has a gallery and report.
update Jun 12 Fox 10 and ABC 15 have articles and videos.
update 4:31 Mike Corak has the winners (the rest of the results)
men
1) Erik Denmark 29
2) Chiun Peng 21.5
3) Kobi Bauer 18
4) Ryan McKillop 13 women
1) Michelle “Cardboard Shell” 21.5 (sixth woman to break 20: Sonya, Juliet, Carlene, Stephanie Torres, Takako Akasaka)
update 4:28 Two entrants have reversed and been disqualified
update 4:21 The contest is under way.
Joey Chestnut’s 59.5 hot dogs in 12 minutes at Arizona Mills in 2007 is still the all time best qualifier result.
The contest should start at 1 pm Mountain Standard time, 4 pm eastern.
East Valley Tribune reports that Erik "The Red" Denmark will compete in the Nathan's qualifier at Arizona Mills in Tempe on June 11 along with Ryan McKillop, Ron Sirard, Brian Jacobson and Chiun "Jimmy" Peng. Michelle "Cardboard Shell" will headline the women's division.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" is featured in a College Times article about Phoenix competitive eating.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" has posted a video of her eating the three pound OMFG burger at Lindy's in Tucson in 3:47, tying the record set by Chad Rowland.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" was the only person to finish a three pound burger in under 10 minutes (7:40) at a contest at Lobby's in Tempe, AZ on November 6. Michelle also won the previous 3 pound burger contest at Lobby's.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" has a blog entry about being the first person to complete the Sugar OD challenge, consisting of 4 brownies, 4 pieces of cheesecake and 4 scoops of ice cream, at Something Sweet Dessert Lounge in Tucson. Tucscon Weekly produced a video of the "award ceremony" and the restaurant facebook page has a gallery.
The Phoenix New Times has a blog entry about an attempt at the 3 pound burger challenge at Lobby's in Tempe. The author's comment on the picture of "Cardboard Shell" on the wall of fame and her record finishing time: "I'm positive it's a joke, put there to mock me."
“Cardboard Shell” finishes 3 pound burger in 6 minutes
“Cardboard Shell” (a petite woman) has posted a blog entry about her completion of the three pound burger at Lobby’s in Tempe, Arizona at a contest held by the College Times. Her time of 6 minutes set an overall record for the restaurant. The College Times facebook has a gallery of the event.
“Cardboard Shell” also had Lindy’s on 4th in Tuscon create a special version of their “OMFG” 3 pound burger having grilled cheese sandwiches for buns and onion rings as a topping for each patty, which she was able to finish in the time limit of 20 minutes.
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