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Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's contest for 18th time, downs 66 hot dogs

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What we know

Joey Chestnut won Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time, consuming 66 hot dogs. Miki Sudo was crowned the women's champion.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
Joey Chestnut Wins 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest For 18th Time – Scarfs Down 66 Hot Dogs! (VIDEO)

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CBS News 2 hr ago
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion

Coverage timeline

Jul 4, 6:40 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Joey Chestnut Wins 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest For 18th Time – Scarfs Down 66 Hot Dogs! (VIDEO)
Jul 4, 6:53 PM ET
2 hr ago
CBS News
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion
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