hot dog eating contest

The tumultuous week comes to the end for Chestnut. His rival Kobayashi represents more than just a formidable opponent – he's a longstanding combatant who has pushed Chestnut to new heights of performance. Their past encounters, marked by fierce competition and jaw-dropping feats of consumption, have left an indelible mark on the sport's history.

In a surprising move, Joey Chestnut, the reigning king of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, has chosen to step aside from this year's culinary clash.

With only a month remaining until the highly anticipated Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, the burning question on many minds is: Could you actually compete?