Nathans Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Miki Sudo and Patrick Bertoletti Crowned Champions
A Record-Breaking Day in Coney Island
Coney Island was the scene of another banner day on Independence Day as Miki Sudo and Patrick Bertoletti emerged victorious in the 2024 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Sudo, a 38-year-old dental hygiene student from Florida, successfully defended her title, consuming a staggering 51 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. This marked her seventh win in the women's division, further cementing her legendary status in the competitive eating world.
Making history in the men's division, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago devoured 58 hot dogs, earning him his first Nathan's title. Bertoletti's performance shattered the previous record of 56 set by Joey Chestnut in 2021.
The competition kicked off with the women's contest, where Sudo once again proved her dominance. She effortlessly devoured more than twice the number of hot dogs as her closest competitor, Michelle Lesco, who finished with a respectable 23 hot dogs.
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