Joey Chestnut says he's 'feeling good' ahead of hot dog eating contest
Joey Chestnut has secured his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest victory, further cementing his status as the sport's greatest of all time.
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Joey Chestnut won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time by eating 66 hot dogs and buns. Both Chestnut and Miki Sudo entered the competition seeking to repeat their previous championships.
Coverage from Fox News, The Mercury News, and ABC7 highlights Chestnut's legendary status and his path to becoming the GOAT of the contest. Fox News specifically detailed the total number of wieners and buns consumed during the win.
Further reports may focus on the outcome for Miki Sudo and other Fourth of July weekend events, such as fireworks in the Chicago area according to ABC7.
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Quick answers
How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut eat to win?
He downed 66 wieners and buns.
How many times has Joey Chestnut won this contest?
He has won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 18 times.
Who else was seeking a repeat championship?
Miki Sudo was also seeking to repeat as a champion.
Coverage (5)
- Legendary Joey Chestnut wins 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by downing 66 wieners and buns Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 4h ago broke it first
- LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area ABC7 Chicago · 7h ago
- Nathan's Famous Hot dog eating champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo seek to repeat in Fourth of July contest ABC7 Los Angeles · 7h ago
- Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s Hot-Dog Eating Contest for 18th time The Mercury News · 7h ago
- The legendary Joey Chestnut has taken wild ride to become GOAT of the Hot Dog Eating Contest Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 8h ago broke it first
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