New Mexico United's Greg Hurst participates in steak-eating contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
SoccerGreg Hurst of New Mexico United recently participated in the Big Texan 72 oz. steak challenge, held in Albuquerque. Hurst dismissed rumors that he needed help during the contest, stating he finished his steak first. The challenge required participants to consume a large meal in under an hour. Hurst expressed enjoyment of the event and indicated he would participate again, although not the day before a game.
- •Greg Hurst completed the steak challenge in about 33 minutes.
- •The event honors the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
- •Hurst emphasized he wanted to avoid embarrassing himself.
- •He initially stepped in for another team member who had a scheduling conflict.
- •Hurst expressed interest in future eating competitions, given the circumstances are right.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — NM United's Hurst says he did his part in recent eating contest
"Greg Hurst appreciates his opportunities to cut through the fat and set the record straight. That’s especially true when it comes to the rumor that’s been marinating over the last 24 hours. The thing causing the sizzle? The rumor that the New Mexico United forward was carried by Journal reporter Nakayla McClelland — with some help from Rio Grande Credit Union’s David Miles — during the Big ...
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