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Joey Chestnut wins July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest for the 18th time, consuming 66 hot dogs despite the 90-degree heat, earning $10,000 and the Mustard Yellow Belt.
- Chestnut’s victory was dominant, beating second-place Patrick Bertoletti by 15 hot dogs, though his total was below his 2021 record of 76.
- On the women’s side, Miki Sudo secured her 12th championship by eating 38.75 hot dogs, improving on her previous year’s tally but falling short of her 2024 record of 51.
- The event was marked by challenging weather conditions and heightened attention due to America’s 250th birthday, with Sudo motivated by the large crowd and family presence.
- Fans and participants praised Chestnut and Sudo as the greatest of all time (GOATs) in competitive eating, highlighting their unparalleled dominance in the sport.
