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Chestnut Devours 66 Hot Dogs to Win Title, But Heat Halts Record Bid
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Chestnut Devours 66 Hot Dogs to Win Title, But Heat Halts Record Bid

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Joey Chestnut consumed 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the Nathan's Famous competition on July 4th in New York.
  • He won the championship for the 18th time but did not break his personal record due to extreme heat.
  • Miki Sudo won the women's competition with 38 hot dogs, also falling short of her record.

Joey Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater, once again claimed victory at the iconic Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th in Coney Island, New York. Chestnut devoured 66 hot dogs and buns within the 10-minute time limit, securing his 18th championship title in the prestigious event. However, the extreme heat in the city prevented him from reaching his personal best.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, Chestnut, nicknamed "the King of Hot Dogs" and "Jaws," acknowledged that the heat "slowed him down." He managed to maintain his composure and avoid major errors, ultimately triumphing over his competitors. His previous record of 76 hot dogs, set in 2021, remained unbroken.

In the women's division, Miki Sudo also secured a win, consuming 38 hot dogs and buns. Like Chestnut, Sudo did not surpass her own record of 51 hot dogs, attributing her performance to the oppressive heat.

Competitive eating is a popular spectacle in the United States, often referred to as a "sport" with its own league, Major League of Eating (MLE), and televised events. Chestnut, a global leader in the hot dog eating category since 2021, participated in the contest while under probation for a past assault incident in Indiana.

I had to stay calm, not force myself or make big mistakes.

— Joey ChestnutExplaining his strategy during the competition amidst the extreme heat.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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