At only 23 years old, Takeru Kobayashi redefined what it means to be a hot dog eating champion. He nearly doubled the contest record of 25 1/8 by eating 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes in 2001, ...

This year’s Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest seems to be attracting Olympic levels of drama. First, Joey Chestnut — the man widely considered greatest professional eater of all ...

For many, the Fourth of July is a day full of traditions. After a one-year hiatus, one of the most famous Fourth of July traditions in sports returns in its most famous form in 2025. Joey Chestnut ...

The greatest hot dog eater in human history will soon be returning to his former stomping grounds. Back in 2021, Joey Chestnut set the world record for most hot dogs eaten in a 10-minute period by ...

Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 16 times. However, he missed out on last year’s July 4 tradition as he was banned by Major League Eating. The ban came after ...

Odds via FanDuel. Chance to win based on implied probability with the vigorish removed. The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will have a new winner this year, as 16-time champion and world ...

As fireworks and Independence Day celebrations take center stage across America on July Fourth, a different kind of event — competitive eating — will unfold on Coney Island. Defending champions Joey ...