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Chinook Winds World Rib-Eating Championship

Location: Lincoln City, OR
Date: 07-17-2005
Winner: Joey Chestnut

The Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, OR, held the 2005 Chinook Winds World Rib Eating Championship on July 17, 2005 at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

San Jose's Joey Chestnut broke the world rib eating record by consuming 5 1/2 pounds of rib meat in 12 minutes to take home $1,500 and the new title.

The rib eating title previously had been held by Richard LeFevre of Nevada. LeFevre traveled to Lincoln City but failed to defend his title this year. He consumed 4.85 pounds for a second place finish and $750. In third place was Scott "The Pork Slayer" Sayer of Oregon with 4.5 pounds. The Slayer was followed by Carlene LeFevre with 3.95 pounds and Isaac Parker, a local high school teacher who came in fifth with 3.6 pounds.

“This kid Chestnut looks to be real,” said Richard Shea of the IFOCE. "He placed third at Nathan's on July 4th and now he unseats the veteran LeFevres in ribs. Chestnut is the one to watch as the fall circuits take shape.”

“The rib, the most elegant of the debris foods, presents a distinct challenge to all eaters,” said George Shea, chairman of the IFOCE. “This event requires jaw strength, stomach capacity and sturdy orthodonture.”

The Chinook Winds Casino is located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City, OR. The eating extravaganza is part of the Chinook Winds’ “Smokin’ at the Ocean” food festival. There are spots available for the world championship and for an amateur contest on Saturday, July 16.

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