Joey Chestnut, born on November 25, 1983, in Vallejo, California, is widely recognized as the world's greatest competitive eater. He currently resides in Westfield, Indiana, and is ranked first by Major League Eating. Chestnut's rise to fame began when he won the Rookie of the Year title in 2005. He gained international recognition by defeating six-time champion Takeru Kobayashi at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2007, starting an eight-year streak of victories[1][2][6]. Chestnut holds numerous world records across various food categories, including consuming 76 Nathan’s Famous hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, a record he set during one of his competitions[1]. He has also set records in eating Twinkies, Donettes, and other foods. One of his notable achievements was eating 121 Twinkies in six minutes and 257 Donettes in the same timeframe[7]. In addition to his competitive eating career, Chestnut is a construction engineer by trade, having graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in engineering and construction management[6]. Chestnut continues to be a dominant figure in competitive eating, with no signs of slowing down. He has recently participated in events like the Ultimate Bologna Showdown, where he ate 15.75 pounds of bologna slices in eight minutes[1]. His competitive drive and rigorous training regimen, which includes dieting, working out, and jaw exercises, have contributed to his success[2]. In September 2024, he faced Takeru Kobayashi in a live Netflix special, "Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef," where he broke his own world record by eating 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes[6]. Joey Chestnut remains a celebrated figure in the competitive eating world, known for his incredible appetite and enduring achievements.