Joey Chestnut wins his 18th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Key Points:
- Joey Chestnut won the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time, consuming 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
- Chestnut acknowledged the heat wave affected his performance, preventing him from breaking his 2021 record of 76 hot dogs.
- Miki Sudo won the women’s contest with 38.75 hot dogs, securing her 12th title, a new record.
- The competition took place at Nathan’s flagship restaurant in Coney Island, New York, on July 4th.
- Chestnut entered the contest feeling confident and prepared, mentioning a cleanse and intermittent fasting beforehand.