Patrick Bertoletti Gobbles His Way to Victory in 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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The Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, a true showcase of American culture, saw more drama than usual this year with the absence of reigning champ Joey Chestnut. Tracing its roots back to July 4, 1916, the contest began at Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island, where four immigrants competed to prove their patriotism by devouring hot dogs. Over the years, this quirky competition has grown into a globally recognized event, blending athleticism, showmanship, and a touch of absurdity. However, this year's event took a twist as 16-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned due to a brand deal with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. Stepping into the spotlight, 26-year-old Chicagoan Patrick Bertoletti claimed victory by devouring 58 hot dogs in just 10 minutes.

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00:00The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest may be American culture at its finest, but

00:05this year the competition had more drama than usual with past reigning champ Joey Chestnut

00:10absent.

00:11Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, an iconic American tradition, traces its origins

00:16back to July 4th, 1916.

00:19According to legend, the inaugural contest was held at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Stand

00:23in Coney Island, New York, where four immigrants competed to demonstrate their patriotism by

00:28devouring as many hot dogs as possible.

00:31Over the decades, this quirky competition has grown in popularity, becoming a globally

00:35recognized event and broadcasted on television.

00:38Each year, top competitive eaters gather to see who can consume the most hot dogs in just

00:4310 minutes, creating a spectacle that blends athleticism, showmanship, and absurdity.

00:49This year's competition was a bit different because the past 16-time champion, Joey Chestnut,

00:54was banned from competing after doing a brand deal with plant-based meat company Impossible

00:59Foods.

01:00This year, 26-year-old Chicagoan Patrick Bertoletti was crowned the winner in Chestnut's absence

01:05after chowing down on 58 dogs in just 10 minutes.

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