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Competitive eating expert breaks down strategy ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Ahead of the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, CNN’s Harry Enten visits Coney Island and speaks with Major League Eating co-founder George Shea about the technique behind competitive eating—and what makes legends like Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi so hard to beat.

Contestants, including Joey Chestnut, set to weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

The official weigh-in ceremony will take place at Hudson Yards at noon on Thursday. World Champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is making his big return.

There Are Calls To 'Boycott' Fourth Of July Hot Dog Contest

Joey Chestnut Responds To Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Co (1:06) The 2025 Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to take place on Coney Island, New York City on Friday afternoon, July 4. Nathan's will be hosting its annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday afternoon, airing live on ESPN. Joey Chestnut, the greatest competitive eater of all-time, will be back. He missed last year's event, due to an endorsement deal with a company deemed …

NW Indiana man to compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

A 21-year-old man from northwest Indiana is slated to compete in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest in New York City, and preparation is well underway.