Chestnut Wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Regains Title
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, consuming 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in ten minutes after missing last year due to a contract dispute. This marked his 17th win in the competition. In the women’s division, Miki Sudo secured her 11th title, eating 33 hot dogs. The annual event, held in Coney Island, Brooklyn, featured a field of international competitors and saw a large crowd in attendance.
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