Event Brief
Joey Chestnut wins hot dog contest, misses his record
Filed: Jul 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Joey Chestnut outpaced the field in Nathan’s hot dog eating contest but did not match his own record in 100-degree heat.
WHO: Joey Chestnut
WHAT: Joey Chestnut won Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, finishing short of his own record in 100-degree heat.
WHEN: Jul 04, 2026 at 6:42 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The contest was held in 100-degree heat.
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