 Competitors that are going to be there are expected from more than a dozen states as well as around the world including Japan, the UK, South Korea and Australia. They're vying for the coveted title and $10,000 in prize money. Favorites this year, Massachusetts high school teacher Jeffrey Esper for the men and Florida dental hygiene student Miki Sudo is the top favorite in the women's division. Now Joey Chestnut holds the record for downing 76 hot dogs in 2021.