Competitive eating is an increasingly popular sport for pets in Thailand. In Thai, it is known as “cat-licking,” which evokes a decidedly different image.

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Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic marathon champion, is making his New York debut, and Sifan Hassan will be competing just ...