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Tim Janus, competitive eating champion and ‘The Amazing Race’ competitor, dead at 49

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McCarron, G. (2026, September 23). Tim Janus, competitive eating champion and ‘The Amazing Race’ competitor, dead at 49. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/sports/tim-janus-competitive-eating-champion-and-the-amazing-race-competitor-dead-at-49/

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Tim Janus, a competitive eater known as "Eater X" and ranked second in the world behind Joey Chestnut, died at age 49 after battling cancer for an extended period. Known for holding titles in various eating contests including tiramisu, ramen, nigiri sushi, and burping, Janus was also a contestant on "The Amazing Race" in 2017 where he placed fifth. He participated regularly in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, finishing second to Chestnut in 2010 and third in 2014.

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Tim Janus, known as "Eater X" and a competitive eating champion, died on September 16 at the age of 49 after battling cancer. A world-ranking competitor since 2006, he was inducted into the Major League Eating Hall of Fame and held titles in tiramisu eating, ramen eating, nigiri sushi eating, and burping. Janus finished second to Joey Chestnut at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2010 and third in 2014. He was known for his unconventional approach to competitive eating, stating he would eat anything if it meant setting a world record. His signature look included a painted Viking mask face, reflecting his unique personality and passion for the sport.

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Tim Janus, the world champion competitive eater known as “Eater X” who competed alongside Joey Chestnut, has died at age 49. asserted

who → know → age

Janus died on Sept. 16 following a long battle with cancer, per Major League Eating. asserted

Janus → die → Eating

He peaked at the No. 2 ranking in the world as a competitive eater, behind only Chestnut, who he teamed with on “The Amazing Race 30” in 2017, coming in fifth place. asserted

he → peak → place

Janus held titles in tiramisu eating, ramen eating, nigiri sushi eating and burping. asserted

Janus → hold → eating

He was also a regular at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where he finished second to Chestnut in 2010 and third to him in 2014. asserted

he → finish → 2014

Janus was committed to eating anything. asserted

Janus → commit → anything

“I’d eat a roll of pennies if I thought I could set a world record, taste doesn’t matter,” he told Food Republic in 2015. uncertain

he → eat → 2015

“I’d like to eat everything in the world at least once. asserted

I → like → world

I’d eat alien if we could find it. uncertain

we → eat → it

If we could raise dinosaurs, I’d sign up to eat those.” uncertain

I → raise → those

Janus’ career lasted from 2006-18 and he was later inducted into the Major League Eating Hall of Fame. asserted

he → last → Fame

His signature look on stage was a painted Viking mask face. asserted

look → paint → stage

“I tell people that I learned a lot about life by eating hot dogs, and I mean it,” he said at his induction. asserted

he → tell → induction

“If you care about something and work hard at it, it makes you better.” asserted

you → care → it

“Tim followed his own passions and dreams without regard for the pressures or expectations of society,” recalled Crazy Legs Conti, Janus’s ex-roommate and former world oyster-eating champion. asserted

Conti → follow → society

He lived his life on his own terms.” asserted

He → live → terms

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