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Joey Chestnut

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Key facts

Full name Joseph Christian Chestnut[1]
Born November 25, 1983[1]
Nationality American[1]
Occupation Competitive eater[1]
World ranking First by Major League Eating[1]
World records 55[1]

Joey Chestnut is an American competitive eater, ranked first in the world by Major League Eating and widely considered the greatest eater in history. He is best known for winning Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and for setting multiple eating records.

Context

Joey Chestnut is an American competitive eater, ranked first by Major League Eating and considered the greatest eater in history [1]. He is best known for winning Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and for setting multiple eating records [4]. He has 55 world records across 55 disciplines, according to Major League Eating [4]. ESPN notes he has eaten more than 70 hot dogs in the event six times [3].

Documented claims

  • Chestnut defeated Kobayashi in the Nathan's contest in 2007. [4]
  • He won his 17th Nathan's title in 2025. [4]
  • His hot dog record is 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. [2]

Questions and answers

How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut just eat?

His record is 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes [2].

What is Joey Chestnut's world record?

He holds the hot dog eating record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes [2].

How many Nathan's titles has Joey Chestnut won?

He won his 17th title in 2025 [4].

Sources

  1. Joey Chestnut: 5 Things to Know About the Hot Dog Eating Champion — hollywoodlife.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joey Chestnut — majorleagueeating.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joey Chestnut Biography – Childhood & Life Story - Famous People — thefamouspeople.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Who Is Joey Chestnut? 5 Things to Know About the Hot Dog Eating Champion — yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports