A Florida man has finally captured the title at the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship. Kevin Renly, a 62-year-old resident of the Florida Keys, claimed victory at the annual Fourth of July competition in Key West after devouring a whipped cream-topped 9-inch Key lime pie in 59.6 seconds — all without using his hands.
The Winning Strategy
Renly’s winning strategy came down to eliminating the biggest obstacle first: the whipped cream. Contestants were required to eat the pies without using their hands, though goggles and dive masks were allowed. Renly spent time refining his approach before this year’s competition, and it paid off.
Renly said he took his shirt off and dove into the pie, pulling up and getting the whipped cream on his chest. Once the topping was out of the way, he flipped the pie upside down to tackle what he considered the toughest part: the crust.
A Local Victory
The win carried extra meaning because the contest fell on the wedding anniversary Renly shares with his wife, Julie. He wanted to keep the championship trophy in the Florida Keys, and his motivation also extended beyond personal bragging rights.
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