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Meet the top competitors in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest

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Meet the top competitors in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest

There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more

Nathan’s hot dog eating champs Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo vow to break records on Fourth of July

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Nathan’s hot dog eating champs Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo vow to break records on Fourth of July

They’re red hot and ready. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo vowed at Monday’s weigh-in to break their own records when they chow down at Fourth of July’s famed contest. Chestnut, the world’s top competitive eater, said despite the high temperatures and humidity forecast for competition day in Coney Island, … Read more