Takeru Kobayashi, a six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion and iconic figure in competitive eating, has announced his retirement due to health concerns. Kobayashi gained fame for popularizing competitive eating and holds records like eating 50 hotdogs in 12 minutes as a rookie. Known as the 'Godfather of competitive eating,' he expressed a desire to focus on repairing his brain and gut for a healthier life.
ICYMI: Competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi -- a six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion -- has announced his retirement from the sport. All we know 👇 https://t.co/VLv9GuGcHZ
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"Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi feels body is 'broken,' retires due to health issues." (via @CydHenderson) https://t.co/6lnSyS3USY
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, said he is retiring amid health concerns. "I no longer feel hunger," he said. https://t.co/CsBlf7E5mU
Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement from competitive eating. https://t.co/3OpAN2EAeP
Competitive Eater Takeru Kobayashi Announces He’s Retiring, Hopes to ‘Live a Long and Healthy Life' https://t.co/wNjzAYve1V
Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement from competitive eating due to health concerns. https://t.co/1XTJmEQckQ
Takeru Kobayashi, the iconic competitive eater who is a six-time champion of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, has announced his retirement after two decades of competing. "I want to repair my brain and gut." Via CBS Sports: https://t.co/Lq6xOBrUXA https://t.co/p26iV3CY5v
Makoto Hasebe, who captained Japan at three straight World Cups and achieved almost legendary status in Germany, is at peace with his decision to retire after a career spanning over 20 years. https://t.co/DjJjuvTKYD
Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi feels body is 'broken,' retires due to health issues https://t.co/fwRofs33Y1
A remarkable career for the "Godfather of competitive eating" 🌭👏 Takeru Kobayashi has retired from competitive eating due to health concerns, he announced on Netflix. https://t.co/GdrLyskDGs
Takeru Kobayashi, who is widely credited with popularizing competitive eating, is retiring from the sport 🌭 6x Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion (2001-2007) 🌭 2001: took the scene by storm after eating 50 hotdogs in 12 minutes as rookie 🌭 Broke his own record three… https://t.co/cdHa2KHQVN
Competitive eating champion, Takeru Kobayashi, announces retirement “I no longer feel hunger.” https://t.co/MEbrfnWdna
“I no longer feel hunger.” Former competitive eating champion, Takeru Kobayashi, announced his retirement https://t.co/8FsRWtYlBZ