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Updated · abcnews.com · Jul 4Joey Chestnut Eyes 18th Nathan's Title as 76-Hot-Dog Record Looms
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jul 4Summary
- Joey Chestnut said he is "feeling good," hungry and ready ahead of Saturday's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.
- The 17-time champion told ABC's "Good Morning America" he has been cleansing and fasting to stay empty and loose before the event.
- The men's contest is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, following the women's event at 10:45 a.m. ET at Nathan's flagship restaurant in New York.
- Chestnut enters as the favorite to claim an 18th title after setting the men's world record of 76 hot dogs in 2021.
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After a year of controversy and suspension, can Joey Chestnut reclaim his hot dog eating crown? With new corporate owners and a network TV debut, is competitive eating becoming a major American sport?