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Weigh-in Today for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog-Eating Contest
Chestnut says he will fast for 24 hours and use practice reps as he chases another Nathan's title after winning a burrito championship.
- On Saturday, July 4, Joey Chestnut competes for his 18th title at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
- Chestnut holds the men's world record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, while defending champion Miki Sudo maintains the women's record of 51 set in 2024.
- Extreme heat warnings blanket New York City as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees, with humidity pushing 'feels like' temps into the 105-110 range.
- Coverage of the women's championship begins at 10:45 a.m. on ESPN platforms, while the men's competition follows at 12:30 p.m. on ABC and ESPN2.
- Smithfield Foods, which purchased Nathan's Famous in a $450 million deal in January, continues sponsoring the event where Chestnut enters as an overwhelming favorite at-2500 odds.
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Hot dog hot takes with Joey Chestnut: Q&A with the legendary competitive eater
Joey Chestnut will look to get his 18th win in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July. But first he answers some questions.
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