Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally
Midday heat of nearly 38 deg C with high humidity affected bun texture and the eaters’ fitness levels.
Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Title
- Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest after stomaching 66 franks in 100-degree heat The Independent —
- Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion CBS News —
- Nathan's boosts Miki Sudo's winning hot dog total, addresses discrepancy USA Today —
- 2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut cruises to another victory as he retains his crown at Coney Island Daily Mail —
- Joey Chestnut Stuffs Face For 18th Coney Island Hot Dog Contest Victory; Miki Sudo Tops Among Women Deadline —