Hot Dog Hero Returns: Joey Chestnut wins 17th title
Briefly

Joey Chestnut won his 17th Mustard Belt at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. He missed the previous year's event due to a sponsorship conflict. Chestnut led by 18 hot dogs at halftime, securing his victory comfortably. Patrick Bertoletti finished second with 46.5 hot dogs, followed by James Webb in third with 45.5. Miki Sudo defended her title in the women's contest with 33 hot dogs. Both Chestnut and Sudo hold records for their respective competitions.
Joey Chestnut won his 17th Mustard Belt at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, devouring 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, marking a comeback after missing last year.
Chestnut held an 18-dog lead at the halfway point of the contest, securing his victory without any doubt, and expressed his desire to eat more hot dogs next year.
Miki Sudo successfully defended her pink belt in the women's competition, consuming 33 hot dogs in 10 minutes, remaining undefeated with 11 consecutive victories.
The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is an annual event dating back to 1972, held at Nathan's Famous restaurant in Coney Island, New York.
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