Takeru Kobayashi Retires from Competitive Eating to Focus on Health

The six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion cites severe health impacts and loss of appetite as key reasons for his decision.

Kobayashi announced his retirement on Netflix's 'Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut.'
He estimates consuming around 10,000 hot dogs during his career.
Health issues include a broken body, loss of hunger, and damaged nervous system.
He plans to develop a healthier hot dog using traditional Japanese ingredients.
Kobayashi's career spanned over two decades, making him a household name in competitive eating.