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.

Last year's winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, came in second place after gobbling up 46½ hot dogs and buns, falling short of the 58 he ate to earn the 2024 men's title.

Suto 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.

Chicago’s Patrick Bertoletti, who was top dog last year in Chestnut’s absence, finished the competition after eating 46.5 hot dogs and buns.

Last year’s winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, came in second place after gobbling up 46 1/2 hot dogs and buns, falling short of the 58 he ate to earn the 2024 men’s title.

Last year’s winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, came in second place after gobbling up 46 1/2 hot dogs and buns, falling short of the 58 he ate to earn the 2024 men’s title.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year.

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.

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.

Last year's winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, came in second place after gobbling up 46 1/2 hot dogs and buns, falling short of the 58 he ate to earn the 2024 men’s title.