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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
By Nick Viviani at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Why this matters in The Barton Creek
Barton Creek residents who tuned in to watch the Nathan's hot dog eating contest likely saw familiar names take the top spots, as Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo once again emerged victorious. While the contest itself took place outside of the Austin area, the event's broadcast on local stations like FOX 7 Austin brings the competition into living rooms across Travis County. For some in Barton Creek, the annual hot dog eating contest is a beloved Fourth of July tradition, with families gathering to watch and cheer on their favorite competitors. The continued dominance of Chestnut and Sudo may have been predictable, but it's likely to spark watercooler conversations and debates among locals about the strategy and skill required to down dozens of hot dogs in a single sitting. As the summer heats up in Barton Creek, events like the Nathan's hot dog eating contest offer a lighthearted distraction from the usual news cycle.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
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