This gala of gluttony is a culinary coronation for Joey Chestnut, who has won the event 15 times. Chestnut, who entered his first Nathan’s contest in 2005, hasn’t lost in the competition since 2015. He is, in short, the foremost frankfurter eater ever.
As he goes for his 16th Mustard Belt on Tuesday (noon ET on ESPN2), he is an overwhelming favorite, listed at -3,000, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Here’s a look at the numbers behind his run of dominance.
Joey Chestnut by the numbers
The 10 highest totals in the event belong to Chestnut, and his 76 hot dogs eaten in 2021 is the record. Chestnut has eaten more than 70 dogs and buns six times.
But he doesn’t just devour hot dogs: He has the Major League Eating record in 54 different categories, including chicken wings (182 in 30 minutes), hard-boiled eggs (141 in 8 minutes), grilled cheese sandwiches (47 in 10 minutes) and Twinkies (121 in 6 minutes).
1,152: Since 2005, Chestnut has eaten 1,152 hot dogs and buns in the event.
682.5: Despite not participating in every event since 2005, Chestnut’s total of 1,152 dogs is 682.5 more than any other eater.
7,776/648: The competition dogs from Nathan’s are 6.75 inches long. The total length of hot dogs eaten by Chestnut equates to 7,776 inches, or 648 feet.
648 feet by comparison:
Distance to dead center at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium: 408 feet.
Distance of Aaron Judge’s longest home run: 496 feet.
Height of the Statue of Liberty: 305 feet.
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