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Joey Chestnut Reigns Again at Nathan's | Wilmington News
Joey Chestnut roars back to the top, claiming his 18th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title with a jaw-dropping 70 hot dogs — a triumphant return after last year’s absence due to a sponsorship conflict. Once again proving his dominance since breaking Takeru Kobayashi’s streak in 2007, Chestnut bounced back from a 2015 loss to Matt Stonie and hasn’t lost since. He called the crowd electric and cherished the tradition, even as he navigates personal legal issues — including probation after pleading guilty to a battery charge — that could affect his future appearances. With a personal best of 76…
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