Joey Chestnut is likely the greatest competitive eater in history, but he’ll have a bit of a challenge when he takes the stage on Coney Island on Monday.
Chestnut, a 15-time winner of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in this year’s event with a ruptured tendon in his leg. Chestnut arrived to the event’s official weigh-in on crutches Friday, though he insists the injury won’t impact his performance.
“I’m gonna eat like a madman,” Chestnut told Fox News Digital. “It’s all right. I’ll be able to stand up and eat. I’m excited.”
