Joey “Joes” Chestnut successfully defended his title on Fourth of July this year, winning his 16th mustard belt at the 2023 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Chesnutt’s parade was delayed by two hours due to the threat of thunderstorms, but the Hot Dog Eating Champion got off to a strong start and quickly outpaced the other big eaters. Although he didn’t break the world record of 76 hot dogs, Chesnut managed to consume a staggering 62 hot dogs in just 10 minutes, giving the annual contest a new place in the history books. The newspaper reports that it has won CBSsports.

“I was told it was canceled,” Chesnut said. Said CNN in the rain. “We weren’t sure if we were going to eat today. I’m just happy. Today is the Fourth of July and we have to eat hot dogs and grab the win.”

“I feel good. I still have room, so I’ll have a beer later,” Chestnut added.

Joey Chesnut eats 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 16th time, and Miki Sudo beats 39.5 dogs to win her 9th straight women’s title. bottom. https://t.co/370VPh1DHr

— CNN (@CNN) July 4, 2023

Chestnut’s 62-dog win was just one short of the 63 dogs he brought to victory in 2022. Although he fell a little short of his previous efforts, Chestnut still managed to consume 13 more hot dogs than Jeffrey Esper, who ate his way. to the 2nd place finish. According to the newspaper, James Webb ate 47 hot dogs and bread and finished third. (Related: Legendary Joey Chestnut Admits To Pooping During Eating Contest)

In the women’s competition, the returning champion also retained the title. Miki Sudo ate a total of 39.5 hot dogs and buns to earn her ninth consecutive mustard belt. Her closest competitor, Mayoi Ebihara, came in second after eating 33.5 hot dogs and buns.