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Joey Chestnut Wins 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut secured his 18th victory at the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th, consuming 66 hot dogs and buns. Miki Sudo also won the women's competition, eating 38.75 hot dogs and buns.

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Joey Chestnut Wins 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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What Happened

Joey Chestnut won the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th, marking his 18th career victory in the event. Chestnut consumed 66 hot dogs and buns to claim the title.

Miki Sudo was the champion in the women's division, eating 38.75 hot dogs and buns. The contest is a traditional event held annually on July 4th.

Chestnut's victory continues his long-standing dominance in the competitive eating circuit. The event draws significant attention as a Fourth of July tradition.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Joey Chestnut won the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

  2. 2

    This was Joey Chestnut's 18th victory in the contest.

  3. 3

    Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns.

  4. 4

    Miki Sudo won the women's division of the contest.

  5. 5

    Miki Sudo ate 38.75 hot dogs and buns.

  6. 6

    The contest took place on July 4th.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 4 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

nypostNew York Post
Emphasizes Miki Sudo's win in the women's contest, detailing her hot dog count, and also mentions Joey Chestnut's victory.
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newsmaxNewsmax
Highlights Joey Chestnut's win and his 18th title, mentioning his hot dog count and the 'Mustard Belt'.
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tmzTMZ
Focuses on Joey Chestnut's victory for the 18th time on July 4th.
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cbsnewsCBS News
Reports on Joey Chestnut's win and also notes Miki Sudo as the women's champion.
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4 articles · chronological
New York PostNew York Post
Miki Sudo wins July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with gut-busting 38.75 total
NewsmaxNewsmax
Joey Chestnut Eats 66 Hot Dogs, Claims Mustard Belt at Nathan's Contest - Newsmax
TMZTMZ
Joey Chestnut Wins 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest For 18th Time
CBS NewsCBS News
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion

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Full Coverage

4 articles · chronological

New York PostNew York Post
Miki Sudo wins July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with gut-busting 38.75 total
NewsmaxNewsmax
Joey Chestnut Eats 66 Hot Dogs, Claims Mustard Belt at Nathan's Contest - Newsmax
TMZTMZ
Joey Chestnut Wins 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest For 18th Time
CBS NewsCBS News
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion

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