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Geoffrey Esper Of Massachusetts Finishes Second In Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Pat Bertoletti took home the title with 58 hot dogs, winning his first-ever Mustard Yellow Belt on Thursday.
July 5, 2024
OXFORD – With perennial favorite Joey "Jaws" Chestnut banned from the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Massachusetts resident Geoffrey Esper was unable to seize the opportunity to become top dog on the Fourth of July.
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Pat Bertoletti took home the title with 58 hot dogs, winning his first ever Mustard Yellow Belt on Thursday. Esper finished second, chowing 53 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Chestnut was banned this year because of his partnership with rival brand Impossible Foods, which sells plant-based hot dogs.
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