Eater x Tim Janus news
The gist
Competitive eater Tim Janus, known as Eater X, died at 49 from cancer complications.
He ranked No. 2 behind Joey Chestnut and was a Hall of Famer.
How it unfolded
- 2006Janus entered competitive eating; he competed professionally for 12 years, through 2018.
- Jul 22, 2010He took part in a Guinness World Record attempt at Tin Fish Restaurant during Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego.
- Jul 4, 2014He competed in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, downing 44 hot dogs.