In November 2007, Bertoletti devoured an entire 6.9-lb. turkey to win Spike TV 's Turkey Bowl, beating Joey Chestnut, the previous year's winner. He's also set record in Corned Beef & Cabbage (10.63 lbs in 10 minutes), Oysters (35 on the half shell in 8 minutes) and cream-filled doughnuts (47 in 5 minutes).
One of competitive eating's fast-rising stars, Patrick Bertoletti has reeled off an impressive set of victories in recent years.
Patrick Bertoletti, the International Federation of Competitive Eating's No. 2 ranked eater.
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