Tim Janus, ‘Amazing Race’ Contestant And Competitive Eater, Dies At 49
Tim Janus, who appeared as a contestant on the hit reality series "The Amazing Race," and other major game shows and competitive eating contests, has died.
Tim Janus, a contestant on the reality show The Amazing Race and a competitive eater, has passed away at the age of 49. He died on September 16 due to complications from cancer, according to Major League Eating. Janus, also known as "Eater X", competed in eight episodes of Season 30 of CBS' The Amazing Race in 2018 alongside renowned speed eater Joey Chestnut.
Known for his Viking face paint, Janus was a competitive eater for 12 years from 2006 to 2018, reaching the second position in the world rankings. His biggest accomplishments include being the world champ for tiramisu eating with four pounds in six minutes, ramen noodle eating with 10.5 pounds in eight minutes, and nigiri sushi eating with 141 pieces in six minutes. He also participated in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in 2010, finishing second with 45 hot dogs.
Janus appeared on other television shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? where he won $100,000, TLC's Cake Boss in 2009, and the National Geographic Channel documentary The Science of Speed Eating in 2007. He was also featured in the 2021 indie documentary ScarfFace. Janus was inducted into the Major League Eating Hall of Fame and expressed his belief that working hard at something makes you better.
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