What is the trick to competitive eating? Unlocking Speed, Technique, and Stomach Capacity
                                
                                
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                                According to the competitive eating organization Major League Eating (MLE), professional eaters train rigorously to condition their bodies for extreme consumption, much like athletes train for other sports. So, what is the trick to competitive eating that allows them to push past typical human limits, combining intense training with specific techniques?