Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Hall Hunt won big on his home turf, securing the title of "the world sweet corn-eating champion."
Hunt led throughout the 12-minute contest at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, and ended with 33 ears of corn, 1.5 shy of the world record held by Sonya Thomas.
LaRue finished second with 31 1/4 while world record holder Crazy Legs Conti placed third with a reported 29 1/2.
*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant’s eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.