THE world-famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Content returns to Coney Island on Monday, July 4, and fan-favorite Joey Chestnut has entered the competition once again.
Joey is looking to earn his 15th Mustard Belt, which would be his 15th in 16 years, according to CBS News.
He is looking to beat the record of eating 76 hot dogs and buns that he set himself last year.
The men's championship kicks off at noon ET on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York following a two-year pandemic-related absence.
There is also a women's competition starting at 10.45 am. Miki Sudo is going to try for her eighth title and to beat her all-time record of 48.5 HDBs that she set back in 2020.
16 men and 12 women are set to go head-to-head in the competition this 4th of July holiday.
Read our Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest blog for the latest news and updates…
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Who is Miki Sudo?
Miki Sudo is an American competitive eater.
She has won the women's competition at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest every year from 2014 to 2020.
Sudo was pregnant and had to skip the 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but served as a commentator on ESPN.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
The big upset
Joey Chestnut has won this competitive eating event 14 out of the last 15 years.
But an upset by Matt Stonie in 2015 broke Chestnut’s streak.
However, the fan favorite won last year and is expected to dominate again this year.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Joey's big anniversary
ESPN noted on Twitter that this year is a big anniversary for Joey Chestnut.
"15 years ago, Joey Chestnut won his first Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest," the outlet revealed on Twitter.
"Today, @joeyjaws competes for his 15th title."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Joey's 2021 record
In 2021, Joey Chestnut ate 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
He broke his own world record that he set for Nathans's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
He is looking to beat that record again this year.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
How many hot dogs has Joey Chestnut eaten?
Joey Chestnut, also nicknamed Jaws, has reportedly eaten 1,094 hot dogs during the yearly competitive hot dog eating contests since his debut in 2005, according to Just Jared.
Keep in mind, that doesn't include the hot dogs and buns he has eaten while training, or in qualifying events, not to mention recreationally.
That suggests the true number Chestnut has eaten is likely much higher.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Miki vs Joey
Miki Sudo, a favorite in the women's competition, actually beat Joey Chestnut at the National Buffalo Wing Festival last September, according to CBS News.
She ate 246 wings in 12 minutes, 35 short of the event record.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
More record-breaking to come?
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is looking to beat the record of 76 hot dogs and buns (HDBs) that he set last year.
It will truly be a shock if the fan-favorite makes it closer to 80 HBDs this year.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Contest returns to Coney Island
The beloved competition is back on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York following a two-year pandemic-related absence.
It has also been held at the Brooklyn Cyclones' Maimonides Park.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
When is the contest?
The men's hot dog eating championship kicks off at noon ET on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
There is also a women's competition starting at 10.45 am.
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