Takeru Kobayashi, Japanese professional competitive eater. Achievements include winner of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championships, 2001-2006; 3 time record-setter in Nathan's Challenge, 2001, 2002, 2004; world-record holder in categories of Hot Dogs, Cow Brains, Hamburgers, Vegetarian Dumplings and Rice Balls; set record in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship by eating 53 3/4 hot dogs in 12 minutes, 2006.
Background
Kobayashi, Takeru was born on March 15, 1978 in Nagano, Japan.
Career
Professional eater Competitive Eating Circuit, since 2000.
Achievements
Membership
Member of International Federation Competitive Eating.