He’s the top dog for a reason. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gobbled his way to victory once again at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest Saturday in Coney Island, scarfing down 66 wieners and buns in a dominant performance he said was hampered only by the scorching temps.
“Eating here on the Fourth of July is a dream; it’s electric. There’s no place better on Earth,” said Chestnut, wearing a gaudy, bejeweled Polymarket necklace, for the sports betting company, around his neck. The company was a major sponsor of the event.
The win earned Chestnut, 41, his record 18th coveted Mustard Yellow Belt, the Stanley Cup to competitive eaters, and $10,000. It was his second consecutive title.
On the women’s side, Florida mom Miki Sudo captured her 12th championship belt by scarfing down a gut-busting 38.75 wieners. The temperature at the start of the men’s contest was 90 degrees, and Chestnut admitted the weather took a toll on his high-octane eating.
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