Event Brief
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog contest with 66 franks
Filed: Jul 04, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s hot dog eating title by eating 66 franks in 100-degree heat.
WHO: Joey Chestnut
WHAT: Won Nathan’s hot dog eating contest by stomaching 66 franks in 100-degree heat
WHEN: Jul 04, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He won the contest by eating 66 hot dogs in the event’s 100-degree heat.
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