Scandal Hits Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

The 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been embroiled in a cheating scandal involving Nick Wehry, who finished fourth in the competition. Multiple sources allege that Wehry manipulated his score from 46.75 to 51.75 hot dogs by stealthily adding plates from another competitor's stack to his own, thus inflating his total. This alleged sleight of hand allowed him to surpass the 50-hot-dog threshold, a mark that distinguishes elite eaters in the sport. Wehry has denied all accusations, asserting that he did not cheat and would never claim a placing he didn't earn. The controversy has not altered his final ranking but has tarnished the event's integrity.