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Takeru Kobayashi
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小林 尊
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Takeru Kobayashi at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2009
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| Born | March 15, 1978 Nagano, Japan
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| Other names | "The Tsunami", "Kobi", "The Prince" (in Japan) |
| Alma mater | Yokkaichi University |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Takeru Kobayashi (小林 尊 , Kobayashi Takeru, born March 15, 1978) is a Japanese competitive eater.
Described as "the godfather of competitive eating", Kobayashi is a six-time champion of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and is widely credited with popularizing the sport of competitive eating.
Images for kids
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Kobayashi at the Johnsonville World Bratwurst Eating Championship in 2006
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Kobayashi at the Krystal Square Off in 2009
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Takeru Kobayashi wearing a hachimaki, 2010
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