Joey Chestnut Wins Eighteenth Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Veteran competitive eater Joey Chestnut, now 41, dominated the July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. He devoured 66 hot dogs and buns in the ten‑minute limit, earning his eighteenth title.

Although the tally fell short of his 2021 record of 76, it was enough to outpace the field. The event remains a celebrated Independence Day tradition in the United States.