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Joey Chestnut Reclaims Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Title With 17th Victory

Chestnut downed 70.5 hot dogs to secure victory at Coney Island after a one-year ban stemming from his Impossible Foods partnership.

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

  • Chestnut’s 70.5-dog total in ten minutes earned him his 17th Mustard Belt in 20 appearances and further distanced him from all other competitors.
  • Miki Sudo solidified her reign in the women’s division by eating 33 hot dogs for her 11th Nathan’s title.
  • Patrick Bertoletti, last year’s men’s champion, finished second with 46.5 hot dogs followed by Australia’s James Webb in third with 45.5.
  • Major League Eating reinstated Chestnut after barring him in 2024 under exclusivity rules related to his deal with Impossible Foods.
  • Held since 1972 at Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island, the ESPN-broadcast contest remains a highlight of Fourth of July festivities featuring top eaters from the U.S. and abroad.