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Battle to be fastest haggis eater Scot claims haggis eating crown
(about 17 hours later)
Competitors from across the globe are set to take part in the World Haggis Eating Championship, in Perthshire. Competitors from across the globe have taken part in the World Haggis Eating Championship in Perthshire.
Whoever gets through 1lb of the Scottish dish in the fastest time will be named the winner, taking away a cup and a bottle of whisky. The event was won by Willie Robertson, from Dunkeld, who downed 1lb of haggis in two minutes and five seconds.
Last year's event was won by Mick Lowe, from Fife, but he faces a challenge from contestants from Australia, New Zealand and the US and other Scots. Mr Robertson, who also won the title four years ago, walked away with a trophy and a bottle of whisky.
The championship is being held as part of the 125th Birnam Highland Games. The championship was held as part of the 125th Birnam Highland Games, and attracted competitors from Australia, New Zealand and the US.
It features the traditional haggis - made from sheep innards, oatmeal, and spices - although organisers may add vegetarian versions in future. It featured the traditional haggis - made from sheep innards, oatmeal, and spices - although organisers may add vegetarian versions in future.
'Quite a mouthful''Quite a mouthful'
One of the main challenges is expected to come from dentist Todd Kamena, the son of the mayor of Livermore, in California. Among the challengers was dentist Todd Kamena, the son of the mayor of Livermore, in California.
He has been trying to claim the title for the past three years and has promised not to stop until he wins. He has been trying in vain to claim the title for the past three years and has promised not to stop until he wins.
Event organiser Bob Lindsay told the BBC Scotland news website it was not an easy contest. Event organiser Bob Lindsay told the BBC Scotland News website it was not an easy contest.
He said: "It's a plate of haggis, with a plastic knife and fork and everybody who has entered sits down at the big table.He said: "It's a plate of haggis, with a plastic knife and fork and everybody who has entered sits down at the big table.
"It's quite difficult because it's plastic knives and forks and the plastic sometimes breaks."It's quite difficult because it's plastic knives and forks and the plastic sometimes breaks.
"It's also quite a mouthful - they are offered a can of lager to help digest it - and most of them do take that up.""It's also quite a mouthful - they are offered a can of lager to help digest it - and most of them do take that up."