11-year-old Trinette Robinson won the Stinky Sneakers Contest and received $2,500 of prize money. Even the panel of “odor specialists” resisted the urge to cover their noses as pungent smells emanated from the most offensive sneakers in this year’s Annual National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest. Ready to be judged, nine kids, ages six to sixteen, from across the country have arrived in Montpelier today, selected as national finalists, wearing the decrepit and odorous rubber-soles that won them regional recognition. Enjoy and cover your nose 
January 16, 2011
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