Joey Chestnut defended his title by consuming 66 hot dogs at the Nathan’s Famous contest on July 4 in Coney Island, New York City, securing his 18th Mustard Belt. Patrick Bertoletti placed second with 51 hot dogs, while Miki Sudo won the women’s division with 38.75 hot dogs for her 12th title. Midday heat near 38°C was cited by Chestnut as a factor in the lower total compared to his 2021 record of 76.