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Chestnut Dominates Hot Dog Contest
4 Jul
Summary
- Joey Chestnut secured his 18th hot dog eating title.
- He consumed 66 hot dogs and buns in the recent contest.
- Miki Sudo also defended her women's championship title.
Joey Chestnut has claimed his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest championship, solidifying his legendary status in competitive eating. Chestnut devoured 66 hot dogs and buns to win the most recent event, marking his 10th consecutive victory.
Initially, Chestnut was neck and neck with competitors Patrick Bertoletti and James Webb. However, he gradually pulled ahead, establishing a significant lead by the halfway mark and ultimately achieving his victory.
Chestnut competed despite a recent misdemeanor battery charge, having received permission to travel to New York for the event. Meanwhile, Miki Sudo secured her victory in the women's competition, eating 39 hot dogs and buns. This win represents her 12th appearance and continued dominance in the event she first won in 2014.
