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Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Joey Chestnut reveals his status for 2025 Hot Dog Eating Contest

The undisputed king of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is making a comeback this year. Joey Chestnut announced on Monday that he will compete in the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July in Coney Island, N.Y. Chestnut said …

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Joey Chestnut’s absence had huge impact on Hot Dog Eating Contest betting

Joey Chestnut did not compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July for the first time in two decades, and gambling markets were a lot quieter because of it. According to ESPN gambling reporter David Payne Purdum, the BetMGM …

A contestant vomited on stage during a lemonade chug contest

Contestant vomited on stage during Nathan’s lemonade chug contest

The start of the main event at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest was delayed slightly on Wednesday after a contestant from a previous competition vomited all over the stage. Between the men’s and women’s hot dog eating …

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Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut has become the unquestioned face of the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the past several years, but he will not be permitted to take part in the event this year. Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that …

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Joey Chestnut addresses protestor incident during Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won his 15th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Monday, but made headlines for taking care of a protestor who had jumped on stage rather than the amount of hot dogs and buns he ate. A protestor rushed the competition stage and …

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Joey Chestnut dealing with injury ahead of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut on Monday is looking to win his 15th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title, but he will have to do so while braving a significant leg injury. During Friday’s weigh-in for the contest captured by Fox News Digital, the …

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Bettors lost big on Joey Chestnut breaking his hot dog eating record

Joey Chestnut defied the odds on Sunday by breaking his own world record at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest, and very few gamblers had faith in him leading up to the event. Chestnut ate a total of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, …

Joey Chestnut

ESPN trolled over Hot Dog Eating Contest technical difficulties

Joey Chestnut once again broke his own record at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, but unfortunately viewers were unable to watch a significant portion of his incredible performance. Chestnut ate 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, …

Kobayashi Arrested for Rushing Stage

When most people think of the name Kobayashi, they think of the amazing eater who dominated the Nathan’s Coney Island 4th of July hot dog contest until Joey Chestnut came along. When I think of the name “Kobayashi,” I think of the …

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