Joey Chestnut

Joseph Christian Chestnut is an American competitive eater. As of 2024, he is ranked first in the world by Major League Eating. On July 4, 2007, Chestnut won the 92nd Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held at New York City. Chestnut defeated six-time defending champion Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi by consuming a world record 66 hot dogs and buns (HDB) in 12 minutes, after losing to Kobayashi in 2005 and 2006. Chestnut would go on to win eight consecutive titles from 2007 to 2014, setting a Nathan's record of 69 HDB in 2013. Chestnut lost the 2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to Matt Stonie. On July 4, 2016, Chestnut regained the championship belt from Stonie by eating 70 hot dogs. Chestnut would win the title from 2016 to 2023, setting the current record in 2021 with 76 HDB. On July 4, 2023, he captured his 16th and current title by eating 62 HDB. He was banned from participating in the 2024 contest due to a competing sponsorship with Impossible Foods.

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THE AMAZING RACE · S30, E1

You're a Champion, Prove It

The milestone 30th season kicks off from Washington Square Park in New York City with some of the most competitive and accomplished group of racers ever to take on the Race. Teams travel to their first destination, Iceland, where they must traverse a massive canyon high above the Geitargljufur River.
THE AMAZING RACE · S30, E4

Gotta Put Your Sole Into It, Part 1

One team tries to stay on track after failing to read their clue, and teams face off against one another in the second head-to-head competition of the season.
THE AMAZING RACE · S30, E2

You’re the Best French Fry Ever

For the first time ever, teams square off head-to-head in a competition to earn their place on the mat and avoid elimination.
THE AMAZING RACE · S30, E3

It’s Gonna be a Fragrant Day

Things get slimy at a fishy challenge, and Racers scale buildings and run through the narrow streets of Tangiers, Morocco.
THE AMAZING RACE · S30, E7

All's Fair In Love And War, Part 1

For the first time, Racers swap teammates for an entire leg. Also, the game becomes ruthless with another double U-turn.

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