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Joey Chestnut Prepares for Record-Breaking Return at Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Chestnut aims to surpass 71 hot dogs in the July 4 contest following months of specialized training with a $40,000 prize pool finalized.

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Joey Chestnut is returning to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year
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Overview

  • Joey Chestnut is set to compete at Coney Island on July 4 after sitting out the 2024 contest due to a sponsorship conflict with Impossible Foods.
  • His training regimen, which began in April, includes timed practice contests and techniques to push past the psychological barrier of fullness.
  • As a 16-time champion with a 2021 record of 76 hot dogs and an 83-hot-dog showing in a 2024 Netflix special, he is projected to top 71.5 HDB in 2025.
  • Nathan’s Famous has confirmed a $40,000 total purse evenly split between men’s and women’s divisions, with $10,000 awarded to each first-place finisher.
  • Chestnut’s return has reignited his rivalry with Takeru Kobayashi and drawn extensive live coverage during Coney Island’s Independence Day festivities.