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Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Safiyah Riddle | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about the competition, including Chestnut's reaction and the participation of other competitors, are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. He consumed a significant number of hot dogs in a short time frame, specifically 10 minutes, to claim the championship.
In a notable event, Joey Chestnut has defended his title in a major eating competition. He consumed a significant number of hot dogs in a short time frame, specifically 10 minutes, to claim the championship.
Chestnut's achievement occurred in Coney Island, where he was competing against others from around the world. His win marks a repeated success in this area, with this being his 18th time claiming the top spot.
Further details about the competition, including Chestnut's reaction and the participation of other competitors, are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: July 4, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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