World Record For Fastest Burrito Eaten
Have you ever wondered how fast you could eat a burrito? Well, for one man, it's a world record. Competitive eater, Matthew Stonie, set the world record for the fastest burrito eaten in 2015 at the Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine, California. He devoured a 5-pound burrito in just under two minutes, beating the previous record by more than 30 seconds.
Who is Matthew Stonie?
Matthew Stonie is a competitive eater from San Jose, California. He became famous after he defeated Joey Chestnut, the world's top-ranked eater, in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2015. Stonie is known for his ability to eat large quantities of food in record-breaking times. He has set world records for eating everything from pancakes to chicken wings.
The Record-Breaking Burrito
The burrito that Stonie ate to break the world record weighed in at 5 pounds and was filled with seasoned beef, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce. It measured 18 inches in length and 4 inches in diameter. Stonie had to consume the entire burrito, including the tortilla, to qualify for the record.
The previous record for the fastest burrito eaten was held by Randy Santel, who ate a similar burrito in 2 minutes and 16 seconds in December 2014.
How Did Stonie Prepare?
Stonie prepared for the world record attempt by eating large quantities of food in training. He also practiced eating burritos of similar size and composition to the one he would be attempting to eat for the record. Stonie knew that he would need to eat quickly and efficiently to break the record.
Breaking the Record
Stonie broke the world record for the fastest burrito eaten on February 28, 2015. The attempt took place at the Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine, California. Stonie was determined to beat the previous record of 2 minutes and 16 seconds set by Randy Santel.
He started strong, taking huge bites of the burrito and drinking water to help the food go down. He kept up his pace throughout the challenge and finished the entire burrito in just one minute and 50 seconds. He beat the previous record by a whopping 30 seconds, setting a new world record.
Conclusion
Matthew Stonie is a competitive eater who has set many world records for eating. In 2015, he set the world record for the fastest burrito eaten, devouring a 5-pound burrito in just under two minutes. Stonie prepared for the challenge by eating large quantities of food in training and practicing with burritos of similar size and composition. He beat the previous record by 30 seconds, setting a new world record.
