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Joey Chestnut returning to Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
The champ is coming back to chomp.
“It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.”It will mark the 20th appearance for the Indiana eater at the Coney Island contest.Last year, Major League Eating event organizer George Shea said Chestnut, who has won the 10-minute eat-a-thon 16 times, would not be participating due to a contract dispute. “And I’m really happy that Nathan’s and Major League Eating, we were able all to figure it out.”Chestnut said he has been prepping for the big event and has a couple practice sessions left before the July Fourth holiday.“My body's in tune right now,” he said, explaining how he has to build tolerance for consuming so many hot dogs and “get all those muscles used to working together.” He likened the process to a boxer getting in practice rounds before a big fight.Chestnut made it clear his business relationship with Impossible Foods does not mean he has become a vegan, an assumption he said some fans made last year. “My body's in tune right now,” he said, explaining how he has to build tolerance for consuming so many hot dogs and “get all those muscles used to working together.” He likened the process to a boxer getting in practice rounds before a big fight.
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