Joey Chestnut is an American competitive eater. He is approximately 104 kg. In 2024, he is ranked first in the world by Major League Eating. He has won the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 16 times, is making a comeback to the event this July 4th after being banned from it in 2024.
Weight, Height & Physical Appearance
According to the media reports, his weight is approximately 104 kg, and he is 6.2ft (1.85 m) in height. He has brown hair and his eyes are also brown.
Early Life & Educational Details
His full name is Joseph Christian Chestnut. He was born on 25th November 1983 in Fulton County, Kentucky, U.S. He is 41 years old as of 2024. By profession, he is best known as an American competitive eater.
He completed his high school education at a private high school. After high school, he enrolled at the San Jose State University. While he was still a student, Joey stepped into the world of competitive eating in 2005.
He made a strong first impression by winning a deep-fried asparagus eating contest, where he ate 6.3 pounds (2.9 kg) of asparagus in just 11.5 minutes, beating top eater Rich LeFevre.
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Parents, Siblings & Wife
He was born to American parents; his father’s name is Mr. Merlin Chestnut, and his mother’s name is Alicia Chestnut. He has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
He got engaged to Neslie Ricasa in 2014, just before the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, they broke up in early 2015 before they could get married. He currently lives in Westfield, Indiana.
Net Worth, Religion & Ethnicity
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $ 4 million from all of his income sources. Source info says that he believes in Christianity. He has American White Ethnicity.
Career Details
On July 4, 2007, Joey won the 92nd Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City. In 2015, he lost the title to Matt Stonie. But on July 4, 2016, he made a strong comeback by eating 70 hot dogs and won the championship back from Stonie.
On July 4, 2023, He won his 16th title by eating 62 hot dogs and buns. However, he was not allowed to compete in the 2024 contest because he had a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, a rival brand.
On July 4, 2019, He claimed his 12th win at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 71 hot dogs and buns. Later, on July 4, 2022, he earned his 15th title by finishing 63 hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes.
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