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Joey Chestnut wins 18th Nathan's hot dog eating contest with 66 hotdogs
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defended his world hot dog eating title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July contest in Coney Island, consuming 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes to claim his 18th Mustard Belt in 21 appearances.
- Miki Sudo also retained her women’s division title for the 12th time, eating 38.75 hot dogs despite previously setting a record of 51 in 2024.
- The event took place amid a heatwave in Brooklyn, with temperatures around 90°F (32°C) and high humidity affecting the competition and bun consistency.
- Chestnut fell short of his 2021 record of 76 hot dogs but expressed determination to improve, while Sudo credited muscle memory and crowd support for her win.
- Despite a recent misdemeanor battery conviction, Chestnut remained eligible to compete, with organizers confirming the legal issue did not impact his participation.
