Hello. I am Shimuken, a researcher of competitive eating championships. I spend my days researching the history and culture ...

At only 23 years old, Takeru Kobayashi redefined what it means to be a hot dog eating champion. He nearly doubled the contest record of 25 1/8 by eating 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes in 2001, ...

The king of hot dogs, Joey Chestnut is participating in the Carolina Classic Fair's hot dog eating contest.

Coney Island serves as Joey Chestnut’s home court every summer. The Indiana native spends Independence Day at the Brooklyn amusement park as the favorite in the annual Nathan’s Famous International ...

Tim Janus, who appeared as a contestant on the hit reality series "The Amazing Race," and other major game shows and competitive eating contests, has died.

When in doubt phone a friend! Earlier this week, UFC legend Jon Jones found himself in a tough spot when he struggled to finish an exhausting pizza eating challenge. While Jones is no stranger to ...

Competitive eating takes more than a big appetite. Major League Eating's main event showcases the mental toughness required ...

July 3 (UPI) --The 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest introduced this year's slate of competitors, including 17-time champion Joey Chestnut, at a weigh-in ...

Competitors will tackle steak, cannoli, gnocchi and zeppole challenges during Catholic Charities’ annual Italian Fest at Mount Loretto.