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Chestnut, a San Jose State University student, entered the competitive eating scene in 2005 with a break-out performance in the deep-fried asparagus eating championship, in which he beat high-ranked eater Rich LeFevre by eating 6.3 pounds (2.9 kg) of asparagus in 11.5 minutes.
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Jul 3, 2023 · The Fourth of July has become synonymous with freedom, fireworks and being flummoxed by dozens of hot dogs that Joey Chestnut consumed that day. Chestnut captured his eighth consecutive Nathan’s ...
Jul 4, 2022 · Chestnut was eating through injury after arriving on crutches with his right foot in a cast, though he told CNN affiliate WCBS on Friday he felt better than he looked.
Prior to 2007, it had been largely dominated by Japanese contestants. Joey claimed his first title in 2007 when he ended the reign of 6-time champion Takeru Koyayashi. Following his first victory, Joey went on to become the most decorated champion of all time winning the next 11 out of the 12 years.
Jul 4, 2019 · Joey Chestnut wins the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest for a 12th time by eating 71 hot dogs and buns, 21 more than the nearest competition. ...more.
That victory was the start of an unprecedented eight-year run at the top of the Nathan’s Hot Dog World; Chestnut was undefeated at the event he made his own through 2014. He regained the title in the 2016 Championship to earn his ninth title.
