Patrick Bertoletti Claims Victory at Hot Dog Eating Contest

Patrick Bertoletti from Chicago claimed victory at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island by consuming 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes, dethroning long-reigning champion Joey Chestnut. Chestnut's absence was due to a sponsorship dispute with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan's. In the women's division, Miki Sudo set a new record by eating 51 hot dogs, securing her 10th title. The event, a Fourth of July tradition, showcased competitive eating talents from around the world, with the absence of Chestnut generating heightened national interest in the competition.