Meet 2013’s Diamond Dog™ Eating Contestants

City Pages presents
The Depot’s Fourth Annual Diamond Dog™ Eating Contest
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 2:00pm
Hosted by Ian Rans

Isabel Johnson

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19 years old
Studies environmental science at upstate New York college
Runs track and cross country
Member of improv troop
Enjoys traveling the world, scuba diving, coloring cartoons
Has taken part in multiple eating challenges but never for money, only for the wonder-full experience
Eating challenge history includes: whole jar peanut butter sandwich, Ben & Jerry’s Vermonster, Pizza 2 Mile, and others
“Now, did someone say Diamond Dogs?”

Graham Kist

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Originally from Eden Prairie, MN
Started eating big when he was inspired by Adam Richman’s Man v. Food
After eating a 72oz steak in under an hour, has taken down giant burgers, multiple burritos, and desserts the size of his head
With an appetite as endless as his drive to win, he is here to eat.

James Laurie

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32 years old | 6’7” 200lbs
Strong appetite, even stronger will, and abject lack of shame
Former indie rap celebriteen and B-list internet troll, 2012 victor of the internet
Longstanding (from the womb) passion for the consumption of meats of all varieties
Competitive streak far beyond anything anyone could consider healthy
“This ain’t a game to me, it’s hall of fame to me.”

Jack Nielsen

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27.75 years old
First Ave Member
Vegetarian putting ethics and digestive well-being on hold for a chance at glory and amazing First Ave prizes
Leaves for 80/35 Festival in Des Moines shortly after the contest
80/35 road-trip car-mates are not pleased that he’s been entered in this eating contest

Tessa Rose Scherbel

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23 years old | 5’3″ 115lbs
Has the appetite of a 30 year old 6’3″ 350lb man 🙂
Outstanding ability to (eat) twice her body weight
Believe it or not this girl can eat, especially when it comes to hot dogs.
“Yes, I’m up for the challenge…”

Ross Seiffert

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33 years old | Oakdale, MN | 10 years of competitive eating experience:

34 hard shell tacos in 60 min
22 deep fried tacos in 60 min
12 burgers & buns in 10 min
13 hotdogs & buns in 10 min
6.5 lb breakfast pizza in 60 min
10 burgers/12 cheese slices/16 bacon strips/1lb of tater tots/1lb hashbrowns in 45 min
2lbs of spaghetti/sauce/4 meatballs in 35 seconds
Captain of the 48 inch pizza 9-man team eaten in 30 min

Come see these gladiators compete for Diamond Dog™ dominance on Thursday, July 4 at The Depot. Host Ian Rans will kick off the event at 2:00PM, so come by to cheer on your favorite eater and celebrate the independence to wrap fried bacon around hot dogs.

This year’s judges:
Leif Brostrom, Chris Cloud, Reed Fischer, Kyle Matteson, Mark Mallman, Jason Nagel