Joey Chestnut, a multi-time winner, competes during the 2025 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, at Coney Island, Brooklyn in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
How Joey Chestnut says he prepares to eat 70+ hot dogs in 10 minutes

Joey Chestnut has devoured records with jaw-dropping consistency. But in 2024, he was banned from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a controversial sponsorship conflict involving a plant-based hot dog brand. Now a year later, he’s back in the spotlight—and hungrier than ever. The king of competitive eating shares how he prepares for the event.

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Joey Chestnut, a multi-time winner, competes during the 2025 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, at Coney Island, Brooklyn in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
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