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Blokes scoff down five pies in five minutes for Aussie Day
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THINK you could eat five pies in 10 minutes?
It would be hard to pass up such an Aussie challenge on a day like Australia Day, as five brave competitors found out.
The crowd went wild at Harrup Park on Sunday as the pie-eating contest kicked into action.
Although his competitors were great eaters, Michael Labbett came out on top. The Mackay man who works in the mining industry said he didn't have a game plan, he just never lost anything.
"I've competed in a pizza-eating contest before, so I thought I'd give pies a go," he said.
"I'm very competitive so I had no doubts I would finish first."
In just over five minutes, Mr Labbett managed to stomach five meat pies with tomato sauce, making the meal look like a snack.
He said he slowed down a bit on the fifth pie but was happy with his performance. "Like I said, I never lose anything," Mr Labbett said.
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