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Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as wel...
Key takeaway Saturday marked the 18th time Chestnut, 42, won the so-called Mustard Belt in just 21 appearances at the internationally televised Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
While San Antonio residents may not have been directly competing in the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, the event's broadcast on local affiliate KSAT 12 brings the excitement to living rooms across Terrell Hills . The community's own celebrations of the United States' 250th birthday may not have involved downing dozens of hot dogs, but the patriotic spirit is likely to have been on full display. As Terrell Hills residents watched Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defend their titles, they may have been inspired to host their own backyard barbecues and hot dog eating contests, albeit on a much smaller scale. The event's emphasis on competitive eating as a patriotic activity may also have resonated with the community's own traditions of outdoor gatherings and festive events. As the summer heats up in Terrell Hills, residents may be looking for ways to beat the heat and have fun, and the hot dog eating contest's lighthearted and entertaining spirit could be just the thing.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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