An unsanctioned competitive donut eating contest ended in tragedy when one of it’s contestants died.
According to First Alert 48 WAFF Travis Malouff took part in the “Tex-Ass Challenge,” at Voodoo Doughnut in Denver where contestants were required to eat a half-pound glazed doughnut in 80 seconds. During the competition Malouff began to choke and lose consciousness. Friends attending the event attempted to administer the Heimlich maneuver and CPR but were unsuccessful.
In the aftermath of Malouff’s tragic death Voodoo Doughnut issued a statement expressing their condolences to the victim’s family and said it’s suspended eating competitions.