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
editDenmark 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.
- Native American fry bread: 9.75 fry breads in 8 minutes, October 28, 2006
- Hamburgers: 45 Krystal hamburgers in 8 minutes at the 2007 Krystal Square Off Finals, October 28, 2007
- Shrimp: 4 lb and 15 oz spot shrimp in 12 minutes, September 22, 2006
References
edit- ^ Bishop, Greg (2007-07-01). "Eating away at the competition". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Joey Chestnut Beats Kobayashi, Brings Mustard Yellow Belt Back to America". 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
External links
edit- Erik Denmark - Bio at the International Federation of Competitive Eating website