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How to Train to Eat 58 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes

Patrick Bertoletti talks about life as a competitive eater and defending his title against all-time great Joey Chestnut at this year’s July 4 hot dog eating contest. 

Patrick Bertoletti competes in the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dogs Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn on July 4, 2024.

Photographer: Michael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images
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