Joey Chestnut 18th title Nathan's Famous 2026

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    Joey Chestnut secured his 18th championship by eating 66 hot dogs at the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest, per ESPN.

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    Five, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. Bang. Put down your hot dogs. Put down your hot dogs. Nathan's famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest presented by Polymark. And this is the 18 time champion of the world with 66 Nathan's famous hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Joey Chesna!