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Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Travis Gienger, a horticulture teacher from Minnesota, transported his pumpkin to California's Half Moon Bay competition, his fifth consecutive victory there.
On air: Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield on Finally, Some Good NewsPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:37 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: US.
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBBC reports: Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHorticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWe will keep an eye on that one.
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