Erik Denmark

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Erik "The Red" Denmark (born about 1980) is an American competitive eater and a member of the International Federation of Competitive Eating. He lives in Seattle, Washington and is nicknamed after Erik the Red, who was a Viking that founded the first Nordic settlement in Greenland. He has a master’s degree in digital communications media and works in aerospace procurement.[1][2]

Competition and records

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Denmark competed in the 2007 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, placing 14th and eating 26 hot dogs with buns in 12 minutes.[3] He placed 11th in 2006 eating 22 hot dogs.

References

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  1. ^ Bishop, Greg (2007-07-01). "Eating away at the competition". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. ^ Writer, Alex Gallagher, Progress Staff (2021-07-22). "He's a top dog in hot dog eating contests". Scottsdale Progress. Retrieved 2024-02-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Joey Chestnut Beats Kobayashi, Brings Mustard Yellow Belt Back to America". 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
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  • Erik Denmark - Bio at the International Federation of Competitive Eating website

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