United StatesJoey Chestnut won his 18th Mustard Belt at the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, consuming 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes. His performance fell short of his personal best of 76 hot dogs set in 2021. Competitor Patrick Bertoletti finished second with 51 hot dogs. Chestnut faced legal issues earlier in the year, including a misdemeanor battery charge, but was allowed to compete under probation terms. He expressed pride in competing during the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations. In the women's division, Miki Sudo retained her Pink Belt with 38.75 hot dogs, reflecting her consistent performance despite a slow start.
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