Hot dogs aren't Joey Chestnut's only specialty.
There are few traditions more American than the equal parts fascinating and disgusting art of competitive eating.
And when it comes to competitive eating, there’s one undisputed king: Joey Chestnut.
Chestnut is best known for dominating the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, which is held on July 4 at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. He’s won the men’s title 15 times, which includes every year since 2007 except for 2015 when he was upset by Matt Stonie.
But Chestnut’s record-setting eating includes more than just hot dogs. Ahead of the latest installment of the contest, here’s a rundown of all the Major League Eating world records held by Chestnut.
