Joey Chestnut
United States
American competitive eater Joey Chestnut consumed 76 hot dogs (with buns) in 10 minutes at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held every July 4th on Coney Island, setting a world record. Chestnut has won this event 16 times, earning the title "King of Competitive Eating." His signature "Solomon technique" involves splitting each hot dog in half, then dunking the buns in water before swallowing rapidly. Nathan's contest, dating back to 1916, is an iconic American Independence Day tradition.