Patrick Bertoletti, who won with Chestnut barred from competition last year, finished second 46 ½ hot dogs and buns. “I found a pretty good rhythm," Chestnut said. "My goal was 70 to 77.

Patrick Bertoletti finished second in the men's competition with 46.5 hot dogs and buns, while James Webb placed third with 45.5.

In the absence of Chestnut, Patrick Bertoletti took the top prize in the 2024 men’s contest. Bertoletti told me he was looking forward to competing against the world-record holder on Friday.

After sitting out last year's competition because of a sponsorship conflict, Chestnut gulped down 70 1/2 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes to make a meal out of 2024 winner Patrick Bertoletti, who ...

Sudo shared the winner’s podium in 2024 with Patrick Bertoletti, who took advantage of Chestnut’s absence to win the men’s event with 58 hot dogs and buns devoured.

That total bested defending champion Patrick Bertoletti, who finished in second place with 46.5, but came short of the competition-record 76 hot dogs and buns Chestnut ate in 2021.

Chestnut finished with 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, beating defending champion Patrick Bertoletti. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports from Coney Island.

The event made sure to tease his entrance, allowing him to come after last year’s winner, Patrick Bertoletti. After watching this legendary competitive eater in person, I now know why he’s ...

Patrick Bertoletti, reigning men’s champion; Miki Sudo, reigning women’s champion; Nick Wehry, #6-ranked eater in the world; Crazy Legs Conti, #20-ranked eater; and Eric “Badlands” Booker ...

Schuyler downed 429 wings Friday morning in a photo finish with fellow professional eater Patrick Bertoletti. Bertoletti, who was last year's champ, finished with 408 wings.