Joey Chestnut and soldiers compete in July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Army base

Published July 4, 2024 6:00am ET



Joey Chestnut will compete in a Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after all — against soldiers at a Texas Army base.

Chestnut, who became known for his dominance at the annual 10-minute Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, was disqualified in June from the competition after becoming a sponsor for Impossible Foods, a rival company that sells a variety of plant-based meat.

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