15 Facts About Joey Chestnut

1. In 2018, Joey Chestnut competed in The Amazing Race 30 alongside fellow competitive eater Tim Janus.

2. On July 4, 2017, Joey Chestnut defended his title and ate 72 hot dogs and buns.

3. On July 4, 2016, Joey Chestnut redeemed himself with 70 hot dogs and buns with Stonie behind with 53 hot dogs and buns.

4. Prior to the event, Joey Chestnut proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Neslie Ricasa.

5. On October 13, 2012, Joey Chestnut won the Third Annual Smoke's Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championships in Toronto, Ontario by consuming 19 boxes of poutine in 10 minutes.

6. On March 17, 2012 Joey Chestnut set a new world record by eating 20 half pound Corned Beef sandwiches in 10 minutes at the annual Toojay's Corned Beef eating competition in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

7. On July 4, 2010, Joey Chestnut secured his fourth straight Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest, by consuming 54 HDB in what he himself describes as a disappointing performance.

8. On July 4, 2009, Joey Chestnut topped his previous record of 59 hot dogs and buns by consuming 68 HDB in the 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

9. On 24 March 2008, Joey Chestnut set a new record at The Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, Texas by eating a meal of 72-ounce ribeye steak, salad, baked potato, shrimp cocktail, and roll in just 8 minutes 52 seconds.

10. On October 22, 2005, Joey Chestnut set a new world record for downing 32.5 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes at the Arizona State Fair, as part of the GoldenPalace.

11. On July 4, 2016, Joey Chestnut regained the championship belt from Stonie by eating 70 hot dogs; 3.5 hot dogs short of his record-setting qualifying round.

12. In 2014, Joey Chestnut captured his eighth straight title eating a total of 61 HDB.

13. In 2013, Joey Chestnut captured his seventh straight title, eating a total of 69 HDB, breaking his previous world record.

14. On July 4, 2009, Joey Chestnut beat Kobayashi again, by consuming a new world record of 68 HDB and winning his third consecutive title.

15. On July 4, 2007, Joey Chestnut won the 92nd Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, beating six-time defending champion Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi by consuming 66 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes, which set a new world record.