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Joey Chestnut Returns to Defend Hot Dog Title!

6/16/2025

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Joey Chestnut is set to make a triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 in Coney Island, after sitting out last year over a sponsorship clash. The 16-time champion is thrilled to celebrate this iconic American tradition, reaffirming his dedication to Nathan's hot dogs and the spirit of the competition.

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Joey Chestnut is set to make a triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 in Coney Island, after sitting out last year over a sponsorship clash. The 16-time champion is thrilled to celebrate this iconic American tradition, reaffirming his dedication to Nathan's hot dogs and the spirit of the competition.