New Champions Crowned in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

The hot dog eating world has a new set of champions, as Patrick Bertoletti and Miki Sudo took top honors at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

A New Era in Competitive Eating

The competition was considered more wide open this year, following the departure of 16-time winner Joey Chestnut from the event's organizer, Major League Eating. The change in the competitive landscape allowed for new faces to rise to the top, and Bertoletti and Sudo took full advantage.

Bertoletti's Big Win

Patrick Bertoletti, hailing from Chicago, secured his first title at the prestigious event. The win marks a significant milestone in his training regimen, which likely included consuming copious amounts of hot dogs, as well as other stomach-stretching foods like gallons of milk and asparagus.

While Bertoletti's earnings from the contest were not disclosed, it's safe to say that his victory will bring in a significant amount of attention and earnings opportunities. He'll likely be in high demand for future eating contests, including the legendary Big Texan challenge and the infamous Burritozilla event.

For those interested in keeping up with the competitive eating scene, be sure to check out the official website of Major League Eating for updates on upcoming events and profiles of top eaters like Bertoletti and Sudo.