From @TheAthletic: Joey Chestnut — the winner of eight straight Nathan’s hot dog eating contest titles — will not participate in this year’s competition due to a deal he made with Impossible Foods, which recently launched a vegan alternative for hot dogs. https://t.co/cvZ5MM7sj9 https://t.co/yHUbtRexg0
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