Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, New York, capturing his 18th championship at the annual Fourth of July event. Multiple outlets report that Chestnut finishes with 66 hot dogs and buns (franks) in about 10 minutes, doing so in very hot summer conditions; some coverage specifically notes temperatures around 100 degrees. The contest draws a large crowd as Chestnut defends the title he has held repeatedly in recent years. Several reports describe the win as another straight or repeated victory, with one source noting he wins again for a second consecutive year. In the women’s division, Miki Sudo wins, topping the field and also defending her title in the event’s women’s competition. Coverage also highlights that Chestnut, 42, remains unbeaten since 2015 according to at least one outlet. Other reporting mentions his prize earnings but does not change the headline result. Overall, the sources agree on the event location, Chestnut’s winning number, the margin of victory by outcome, and Sudo’s women’s title.