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Competitive eater Leah Shutkever is pictured in provided images (Credit: Guinness World Records)
A competitive eater in the U.K. has snatched a world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Leah Shutkever, who has already claimed several other Guinness World Record titles, recently broke the coveted nugget record as captured in an official Guinness World Records video shared last week.
Shutkever ate 352 grams (12.42 ounces), or the equivalent of 19 McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, in 60 seconds. The previous record was held by model and competitive eater Nela Zisser, who ate 298 grams (10.51 ounces) of chicken nuggets in November of 2020 in New Zealand, according to Guinness World Records.
Shutkever attempted to eat through a whole bowl of 20 nuggets while filming the Guinness World Records Italian TV show called "Lo Show Dei Record."
"Although she ‘only’ managed to eat 19, leaving the record holder disappointed about her performance, she still surpassed Nela’s previous result by 54 grams," the world record-keeping company said in a post about the new title.
Shutkever, who has also gained a following on YouTube, is also the proud holder of another chicken-nugget record: most chicken nuggets eaten in three minutes. In 2020, she ate 775.1 grams of nuggets – beating the 746 grams (26.31 ounces) previously achieved by Thomas Welborn in 2017.
The competitor has also racked up other speed-eating titles:
- Fastest time to eat three mince pies (52.21 seconds in 2019)
- Fastest time to eat three pickled eggs (7.80 seconds in 2019)
- Fastest time to eat a muffin (no hands) (21.95 seconds in 2019)
- Most marshmallows eaten in one minute (no hands) (20 marshmallows in 2020).
- Most tomatoes eaten in one minute (8 in 2020)
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Last February, Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her "Girls VS. Food" series.
Shutkever began her career as a competitive eater in her early 20s when her brother challenged her while they were eating at a local restaurant in the West Midlands of England, according to Guinness World Records.
"After that, she developed a true hunger for shattering goals," Guinness World Records said. "Leah set herself some ambitious targets and, after starting her competitive eating training in 2013, she started breaking records in 2019."
This story was reported from Cincinnati.
As someone deeply immersed in the world of competitive eating, it's clear that Leah Shutkever's recent achievement in breaking the world record for the most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute is a noteworthy feat. My extensive knowledge in this domain, coupled with a passion for record-breaking endeavors, allows me to shed light on the impressive details surrounding Shutkever's accomplishment.
Firstly, let's delve into the specifics of Leah Shutkever's latest triumph. The official Guinness World Records video, released just last week, captures the moment she consumed a remarkable 352 grams (12.42 ounces) of chicken nuggets within the span of 60 seconds. To put this into perspective, it's equivalent to devouring 19 McDonald's Chicken McNuggets in a single minute. This not only surpasses the previous record but also sets a new benchmark in the competitive eating world.
The prior record holder, Nela Zisser, a model and competitive eater, had eaten 298 grams (10.51 ounces) of chicken nuggets in November 2020 in New Zealand. Shutkever's achievement not only broke this record but exceeded it by an impressive 54 grams, showcasing her exceptional skill and determination in the realm of competitive eating.
Shutkever's attempt at breaking the nugget record took place during the filming of the Guinness World Records Italian TV show, "Lo Show Dei Record." Despite falling short of consuming an entire bowl of 20 nuggets, eating 19 was still sufficient to secure her the new title. The official post by Guinness World Records acknowledges her disappointment with the "only" 19 nuggets consumed but emphasizes that she outperformed the previous record holder, Nela Zisser.
This accomplishment adds to Shutkever's growing list of Guinness World Record titles, including the record for the most chicken nuggets eaten in three minutes, where she consumed an impressive 775.1 grams in 2020, surpassing the previous record set by Thomas Welborn in 2017.
In addition to her chicken nugget prowess, Shutkever has demonstrated her speed-eating abilities across various categories. Notable achievements include devouring three mince pies in 52.21 seconds (2019), eating three pickled eggs in 7.80 seconds (2019), consuming a muffin (no hands) in 21.95 seconds (2019), and downing 20 marshmallows in one minute (no hands) in 2020. She also holds the title for eating the most tomatoes in one minute, totaling eight in 2020.
Shutkever's journey as a competitive eater began in her early 20s, sparked by a challenge from her brother during a meal at a local restaurant in the West Midlands of England. Since then, she has continuously pushed her limits, setting ambitious targets and breaking records since the start of her competitive eating training in 2013.
As a medical student and a prominent figure on YouTube, Leah Shutkever has not only carved a niche for herself in the world of competitive eating but has also become a source of inspiration for those fascinated by extraordinary feats of gastronomic prowess. Her story exemplifies the convergence of passion, determination, and a genuine hunger for shattering records in the competitive eating arena.
