Joey Chestnut easily outpaces Nathan’s hot dog eating contest field but falls short of his own record in 100-degree heat ^23.1%

The Independent - By Brittney Donovan - 7/4/2026, 10:42 PM

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Joey Chestnut has once again been crowned the winner of Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after stomaching 66 franks in intense 100-degree heat. Pat Bertoletti finished second by eating 51 hot dogs and Australian James Webb placed third with 47.5. In the women’s competition, Miki Sudo captured her 12th championship by... more