Women and competitive eating: Happy July Fourth!

Women and competitive eating: Happy July Fourth!

Women and competitive eating: Happy July Fourth! The Ultimate Lineup

Fourth of July.  Happy Birthday America!  Here’s to our high-flying flag and that famous Hot Dog eating contest!

Women are beginning to make a serious dent in the world of competitive eating, even beating long-standing male champions like Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. Below are a few of the most renowned female “weapons of mass digestion.”

Miki Sudo: According to the Major League Eating (MLE) rankings, Miki Sudo is the best female competitive eater as of 2023, and the third-ranked eater overall. She holds the women’s world record for eating 48.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Michelle Lesco: She is ranked second among female competitive eaters by MLE. She has won several eating contests including the World Poutine Eating Championship in 2019.

Larell Marie Mele: She is ranked third among female competitive eaters by MLE. She has won several eating contests including the World Pickle Eating Championship in 2019.

Katie Prettyman: She is ranked fourth among female competitive eaters by MLE. She has won several eating contests including the World Tamale Eating Championship in 2019.

Learn more about women and competitive eating:

These Are The Best Female Competitive Eaters Around The World (mashed.com)

Enjoy the day!