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