Ananova:

A Japanese man has created a new world record by eating 58 sausages at the Bratwurst Eating Championship.

Takeru Kobayashi beat the record of 34 set by Sonya Thomas at the competition in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Competitors had 10 minutes to eat as many "brats" as possible without buns.

Speaking after the event he said: "They're good. I want to take some home." He received over £4,000 in prize money.

During the competition he consumed 16,820 calories and 1450g of fat reports news.com.au.

The 27-year-old is considered the world's best competitive eater and also won this year's hot dog eating contest in New York.