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Joey Chestnut Claims 18th Hot Dog Title | Irvine News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Joey Chestnut crushed it again, devouring 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes to claim his 18th Nathan’s Famous title and cement his legendary status—yes, he still holds the all-time record at 76. The electric Coney Island crowd roared as he dominated under the July heat, proving why he calls the Fourth of July the best place on Earth. Meanwhile, Miki Sudo defended her crown with 38.75 hot dogs, adding to her 12th pink belt. Thousands braved the sweltering temps to witness the spectacle, where global eaters battled for glory—and the iconic belts that define this wild, tradition-packed American ritual. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef2cb60dd666d8c9