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Joey Chestnut defends Nathan's hot dog eating title for 18th year
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· July 4, 2026
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Key points Chestnut's win marked a significant milestone, as it was his 18th time taking the top spot in the annual competition. A notable eating competition took place on the East Coast, with Joey Chestnut emerging as the winner.
A notable eating competition took place on the East Coast, with Joey Chestnut emerging as the winner. This event occurred on Coney Island in Brooklyn.
Chestnut's win marked a significant milestone, as it was his 18th time taking the top spot in the annual competition. The specifics of his victory include consuming a substantial number of hot dogs.
For more information on this event, including the exact number of hot dogs eaten by Chestnut, readers can refer to the original source for further details.
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Category: News Published: July 4, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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