Joey Chestnut

Sandwiches lined up at Katz's Delicatessen - May 31, 2013 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Katz’s Caps Off 125th Anniversary Celebrations With Pastrami-Eating Contest

Major Eating League’s top-ranked pro Joey Chestnut was the champion, eating 25 half-sandwiches.

2013/06/02

Five-time world hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut (L) and women's hot dog-eating champion Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas (R) pose with hot dogs. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages)

Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut And Sonya ‘Black Widow’ Thomas Win Nathan’s Famous 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

Both Joey Chestnut, 68 hot dogs, and Sonya Thomas, 45 hot dogs, bested or tied their own records at the annual Coney Island contest.

2012/07/04

Joey Chestnut (center) (Photo Credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Competitive Eating, As American As It Gets

Competitive eating is as American as (lots of) apple pie. What does it take to be competitive in the world of competitive eating?

2012/06/18

Joey Chestnut (AP Photo/John Minchillo)/Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Joey Chestnut, Sonya Thomas Win The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition

They are the chompions: Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas scarfed down more than 100 dogs between them to become top dogs at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island.

2011/07/04

All these men couldn't keep up with Sonya Thomas when it came to downing wings. (credit: CBS 2)

‘Black Widow’ Reigns At Buffalo Wing Contest

BUFFALO, N.Y. (CBS 2) — In the world of competitive eating, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Sonya Thomas, who calls herself the “Black Widow,” ate 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes and set a new […]

2010/09/06

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