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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
By Nick Viviani at KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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