13. The Ultimate Hot Dog Hero
Joey Chestnut · Brooklyn, New York, USA · 2021
Joey Chestnut, known to fans worldwide as "Jaws," is the undisputed king of competitive eating. He doesn't just sit down for a quick lunch; he competes like an elite Olympic athlete to conquer literal mountains of food.
To reach champion status, Joey trains for months. He practices stretching his stomach to hold massive amounts of food safely, and he perfects special breathing techniques to help him chew and swallow at lightning speed.
In 2021, at the most famous eating contest on Earth, the crowd watched in awe as his hands moved in a blur. In a strict ten-minute window, he officially devoured a mind-boggling seventy-six complete hot dogs and buns to secure his legendary record!
How Is That Even Possible?
Speed eaters train their bodies for months like extreme athletes. By safely drinking large amounts of water, they stretch their stomach muscles to handle huge capacities. They also practice strict breathing techniques so they can chew and swallow rapidly without choking. It is highly regulated biology in action!

The Ultimate Hot Dog Hero — Joey Chestnut