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Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Makers vs Eaters Contest

Location: Seattle, WA
Date: 07-17-2010
Winner: Jimmy John's Sandwich Makers

Major League Eating's first visit to Seattle in five years provided one of the most exciting finishes of the year when the Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Makers took on Joey Chestnut, Ben Monson and Seattle native Erik Denmark at the Bite of Seattle festival.

The event pits three JJ's sandwich makers preparing sandwiches assembly line style before they get shuttled down to the eaters for devouring. At the end of 6 minutes, the team with the highest count in their respective craft wins.

To date, Major League Eating has come up short in all previous Freaky Fast Sandwich Maker vs Eater contests. July 17th was supposed to be different with perhaps the strongest team yet -- including #1-ranked Joey Chestnut -- looking to take down the Jimmy John's staffers.

The contest was fast and frantic from the get-go with the makers getting off to their typical lead. The last 45 seconds, however, saw Team MLE closing the gap with the fresh Jimmy John's sandwiches. As the crowd counted down from 10, the MLE found themselves just one sandwich short of shocking the world at the Bite of Seattle.

Final score Jimmy John's - 22 Major League Eaters - 21

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