Top Eater James Webb Returns for Statesmen Challenge

James Webb, ranked as Australia’s top competitive eater and fourth in the world, is returning to Water St. Cafe in Geneva, NY. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m. At the venue, James Webb will compete against local Hobart Statesmen athletes in a Statesmen Platter Challenge. Last year, Webb set a record by consuming 7.5 Statesmen Platters in 10 minutes.

Local residents, including students from nearby colleges, are encouraged to attend. Interested competitors can register by sending a direct message to Water St. Cafe. The venue has announced that only a limited number of registration slots are available.

The event will include a special surprise for college students, with an invitation for them to show support by wearing purple and orange, as well as green and white.



Source: Water St. Cafe

Source Type: restaurant

Source Location: Geneva

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