Chestnut Secures Another Victory in the Sizzling Hot Dog Eating Contest
In a thrilling display of gastronomic prowess, Joey Chestnut, the American hot dog eating legend, claimed his 17th title at the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island, the iconic seaside amusement park in southern Brooklyn.
Chestnut, who turned 41 this year, averaged a staggering nearly eight hot dogs per minute during the contest, consuming a total of 70.5 hot dogs and buns. This impressive feat marks his highest intake since setting a record of 76 hot dogs in 2021, a year he was disqualified due to a sponsorship conflict.
In the women's competition, Miki Sudo, another American contender, retained her title. Despite falling short of her own record of 50 hot dogs, Sudo managed to consume 33 hot dogs. Sudo has been the dominant force in the women's competition since 2014, winning every year except for 2021 when she was absent due to pregnancy.
In the absence of Chestnut last year, Patrick Bertoletti took home the men's title. This year, Bertoletti came in second place again, with 46.5 hot dogs. The winner of the women's contest in 2021 was not specified.
Over the years, Chestnut has made a name for himself at Coney Island. He has won the contest every year since 2016, making him the undisputed king of the competition. However, calculating the total number of hot dogs Chestnut has consumed in the contest is a complex task.
While it's known that he has won the contest 17 times, the exact number of hot dogs he has consumed in each contest is not readily available. If we consider his average consumption over his winning years, and assume he participated in nearly all contests since his first win, we can estimate his total consumption.
For instance, if Chestnut averaged around 70 hot dogs per contest (a rough estimate given his highs and lows), over 17 wins, this would be approximately 1,190 hot dogs. However, this figure does not account for years he may have participated but not won or for any variations in consumption during those years.
For a more accurate calculation, one would need to compile the specific number of hot dogs he consumed in each contest he participated in.
Sports are not foreign to Chestnut, as he has consistently excelled in the competitive arena, particularly at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Each victory adds another hot dog to his impressive tally, with an estimated total of around 1,190 hot dogs consumed over his 17 titles.
