World record holder competitive eater spots huge burrito in just 11 minutes

COMPETITIVE eater Leah Shutkever set a record by eating a burrito from 6.5 meters in just 11 minutes.

The YouTube star – who holds 33 Guinness World Records for food challenges – beat the previous fastest time by a minute, which had stood for 12 years.

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The monstrous Mexican snack, served with hot sauce, salsa and guacamole, weighed 3kg and has previously seen a number of male contenders “reduced to tears”.

Leah, 32, from Redditch, Worcs, said: “This challenge has been simmering for a while and I felt someone should finally take the initiative.”

But it wasn’t all plain sailing, with Leah – who left a spotless board – admitting she “struggled to get into the flow and couldn’t get to grips with it”.

The Badass Burrito Challenge took place at Mexigo restaurant in Southampton, where the £37.95 chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian dish is on offer for free if guests can eat it in less than 30 minutes.

Those who succeed will receive their photo on a wall of fame and a T-shirt.

Losers are listed as an “Epic Fail” and must pay.

Restaurant owner Ian Rayner said: “Leah did an absolutely fantastic job.

“I have seen grown men cry and throw up in buckets after this challenge, and she took it with ease.”

Staff will require 24 hours’ notice to prepare for any challenge.

Mr Rayner added: “People are usually fine until about the last foot of the burrito – then it gets extreme.

“Most who take on the challenge take at least 25 to 30 minutes to get through it.

“Leah has now become our record holder – to add to her list of competitive eating victories.”

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