The 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest kicked off in Coney Island, New York, but a major player wasn't present. Sixteen-time champ Joey Chestnut wasn't part of the July 4th contest due to a contractual dispute with Major League Eating. That opened the door (and the esophagus) for Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti to win. On the women's side, Miki Sudo won her 10th Ketchup Belt and has finished at the top in every contest she's performed in. More at our 🔗 IN BIO. 📷: AFP/Getty Images #July4 #NathansHotDog #FourthofJuly