Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut regains title in annual hot dog eating contest
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest,consuming 70 and a half hot dogs in 10 minutes,which allowed him to reclaim the coveted Mustard belt for the 17th time. This competition takes place every Fourth of July in Coney Island, New York, and has been a tradition sence 1972. Although Chestnut’s performance was notable, it fell short of his record of 76 hot dogs set in 2021. He expressed a desire to have eaten more and plans to return next year.
On the women’s side, Miki Sudo defended her title by consuming 33 hot dogs, though she did not meet her previous record of 51. After her performance, she noted feeling like she had let her fans down, as she had aimed for a higher goal. Both competitors showcased their extraordinary eating skills, marking another entertaining year for this iconic event.
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut regains title in annual hot dog eating contest
Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, consuming nearly 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Since 1972, the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held in Coney Island, New York, every Fourth of July. Contestants attempt to eat as many hot dogs as they can within 10 minutes. This year’s winner, Chestnut of Indiana, consumed 70 and a half hot dogs within the time limit, reclaiming the Mustard Belt for the 17th time.
He was short of beating his record in 2021 when he consumed 76 hot dogs. Chestnut skipped last year’s competition due to a sponsorship dispute.
“Man, I wish I could have ate a couple more. I’m sorry, guys,” Chestnut said after the scarf-fest. “My goal was 70 to 77. I really wanted a little bit more.”
“I’ll be back next year,” he added. “I’m just happy I’m here, and happy Fourth of July.”
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On the women’s side, Miki Sudo of Florida defended her title by eating 33 hot dogs, gaining her 11th title. Sudo was short of her record last year when she ate 51 hot dogs.
“I feel like I let the fans down a little bit. I heard people in the crowd saying, ‘Go for 52,’” Sudo told ESPN. “Obviously, I’m always setting my goals high, but the hot dogs weren’t cooperating. For some reason, the buns felt larger today.”
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