Joey Chestnut defends title, wins St. Elmo's Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest for 5th consecutive year

World-champion professional eater Joey Chestnut didn't set any new records this year - but he did become the five-time champion of the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship on Saturday. Chestnut is undefeated in the St. Elmo shrimp eating contest and took the 2017 title along with $1,500 after downing 10 pounds 6.4 ounces of St. Elmo shrimp cocktail.