Overview
- After settling his Impossible Foods dispute, Chestnut signed a three-year exclusive deal with Nathan’s to regain eligibility for the contest.
- He has been training since April with full 10-minute practice sessions, stretching exercises and recovery protocols to sharpen his performance.
- DraftKings lists Chestnut at –2500 odds to reclaim the Mustard Belt and extend his record 16 titles.
- The Nathan’s Famous contest kicks off July 4 at Coney Island with ESPN2 coverage starting at 10:45 a.m. ET and the men’s final slated for 1 p.m.
- The men’s field includes 2024 champion Patrick Bertoletti and Indiana qualifier Cameron Meade alongside Chestnut.