Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, showcased his impressive eating skills on the Fourth of July by competing in a hot dog eating contest at the Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso, Texas. Despite not being able to participate in the Nathan’s contest this year due to a ban by Major League Eating, Chestnut managed to outeat a group of four Army soldiers by consuming 57 hot dogs in just five minutes. This feat was eight hot dogs more than all the soldiers combined.
In a remarkable display of his competitive eating abilities, Chestnut nearly matched the new Nathan’s champion, Patrick Bertoletti, who ate 58 hot dogs but had twice the time to reach that total compared to Chestnut’s event. Although Chestnut wasn’t able to defend his title at the Nathan’s contest this year, his presence was greatly missed as he had been a dominant force in the competition, winning 16 out of the past 17 contests.
Despite the setback, Chestnut will have another chance to showcase his eating prowess on Labor Day when he goes head-to-head with Takeru Kobayashi in a hot dog eating contest on Netflix. Kobayashi, a former five-time Nathan’s champion, was defeated by Chestnut in 2007 and has not competed against him since 2009. Their upcoming duel promises to be an exciting event for fans of competitive eating.
Chestnut’s dedication and skill in the world of competitive eating have earned him a reputation as one of the top contenders in the sport. His ability to consume large quantities of food in a short amount of time is truly impressive and has solidified his status as a legend in the world of competitive eating.
While his absence from the Nathan’s contest was disappointing for many fans, Chestnut’s victory at the Fort Bliss Army Base event served as a reminder of his exceptional talent and competitive spirit. As he continues to push the boundaries of competitive eating, fans can look forward to seeing more incredible feats from Joey Chestnut in the future.