18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Legendary competitive eater hungry to reclaim hot dog crown
The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is scheduled for Friday at Coney Island, New York, following a weigh-in event held on Thursday.
Joey Chestnut, a 16-time champion and world record holder for eating 76 hot dogs, is set to return to the men's competition after missing last year due to a sponsorship deal with a rival company, Impossible Foods.
Patrick Bertoletti, who secured the men's title in Chestnut's absence last year, expressed anticipation for the competition, while Miki Sudo aims to defend her dominant position in the women's division.
This year's contest will notably feature a mother and daughter, Katie and Isabeau Prettyman, competing against each other, with 18-year-old Isabeau being the youngest ever participant.
Competitors are given 10 minutes to consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible, with no condiments permitted, and the event will be broadcast on ESPN channels for those unable to attend in person.
