Nathan's Famous, host of the annual July 4 hot-dog eating contest, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Peter J. Smith for The Wall Street JournalLast year, when his loss at the Nathan’s Famous hot-dog eating contest shocked the world of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut realized he had to reinvent himself. I’ll be back next year prepared,” said Mr. Stonie, who, like Mr. ENLARGE Champion eater Joey Chestnut said he had been gunning for 70 hot dogs at the Fourth of July event for years. Chestnut said he had been gunning for 70 hot dogs at the Fourth of July event for years.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 04, 2016 19:40 UTC