Joey Chestnut reclaims hot dog eating championship at 4th of July event
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Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest and reclaimed his title by consuming 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, just six short of his record. Chestnut's victory marks his 17th title at this annual event, where the second-place finisher fell nearly 20 hot dogs behind. Due to a dispute with contest organizers, he is barred from the 2024 contest. Instead, he competed against Takeru Kobayashi in a separate Labor Day event online, winning with 83 hot dogs. Miki Sudo also achieved her 11th title by eating 33 hot dogs in the women's division.
Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest by eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, six short of his record.
Chestnut's 17th title victory at the annual event set him apart as he dominated competition, with the second-place finisher trailing by almost 20 hot dogs.
Chestnut faced a barrier to participate in the 2024 contest due to a dispute over his endorsement deal, but battled Takeru Kobayashi in a streamed event, devouring 83 hot dogs.
In addition to Chestnut's performance, Miki Sudo won the women's division, securing her 11th title with a total of 33 hot dogs consumed in 10 minutes.
Read at Scripps News
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