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Joey Chestnut, the hot dog-eating kingpin, dominates Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest for 8th straight year.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Thompson, Carolyn 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the results of Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, where Joey Chestnut won his 16th title by consuming 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, significantly outpacing runner-up Geoffrey Esper, who ate 49. The women's contest saw defending champion Miki Sudo secure her ninth Mustard Belt with a total of 39 1/2 hot dogs, narrowly defeating Mayoi Ebihara. The event experienced a two-hour rain delay, which affected the competitors' performances, particularly Chestnut's, who noted that the weather disruption hindered his ability to replicate his best finish. The contest featured participants from various countries, highlighting its international appeal. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164727348
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