At only 23 years old, Takeru Kobayashi redefined what it means to be a hot dog eating champion. He nearly doubled the contest record of 25 1/8 by eating 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes in 2001, ...

No. 1 Tie-Down Rookie Kyan Wilhite Barely Misses NFR Mark The No. 1 tie-down roping rookie lands just $9,000 outside of the top 15, missing NFR bid. The top 15 tie-down ropers in the World Standings ...

Some people eat watermelon with a fork, others just dive right in. The Food City Watermelon Eating Contest was back at the Appalachian Fair and contestants had one goal: eat as much watermelon as ...

It wouldn't be Independence Day without cookouts, fireworks and dominance from Joey Chestnut. With Fourth of July weekend came the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, one of the ultimate events in ...

It was best to be seated early for Chestnut family dinners. Earlier, at least, than Joey Chestnut. Being last to the table of eight could mean an empty plate and stomach. Not because there wasn’t ...

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In the Land of Plenty, Americans put the eat in compete. As America enters the holiday season, chowing down at a crowded table can become a competitive experience. What was once confined to friendly ...

If you want to back Joey Chestnut to win the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Independence Day, you're not alone. The king of competitive eating has a 95% win probability at Kalshi, equating to ...

Matt Stonie has built one of YouTube's most recognizable extreme eating channels around competitive food challenges and stunt meals. His videos blend contest-style quantities with tight editing, ...

There is no July 4 tradition like the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. Some may see Joey Chestnut devouring hot dogs at never-before-seen paces and find it grotesque, but I'm always ...