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Chestnut Reclaims 17th Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Contest

After resolving a sponsorship dispute, Chestnut downed 70½ hot dogs in 10 minutes to outpace Patrick Bertoletti and James Webb

Frankie, the mascot for Nathan's Famous hot dogs, excites the audience at the official weigh-in ceremony, ahead of the Coney Island's 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City, U.S., July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
Joey Chestnut, a multi-time winner, competes during the 2025 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, at Coney Island, Brooklyn in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
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Overview

  • Joey Chestnut consumed 70½ hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute challenge to secure his record 17th Mustard Belt
  • Miki Sudo extended her winning streak in the women’s division by eating 33 hot dogs for an 11th title
  • Patrick Bertoletti and Australia’s James Webb trailed Chestnut with 46 and 45½ hot dogs and buns, respectively
  • Chestnut returned after a one-year ban tied to a conflict over his endorsement deal with Impossible Foods
  • Held since 1972 at Coney Island under Major League Eating rules, the annual contest features global qualifiers using tactics such as bun-dunking