Overview

• Madison Barone consumed nine hot dogs in her debut contest before vomiting prior to final results, marking the event’s first disqualification
• Major League Eating director Sam Barclay said that any urges contrary to swallowing before prize presentations constitute an automatic disqualification
• Announcer George Shea said he was unaware of any previous DQs in Nathan’s 34-year history
• Barone said she feels no embarrassment over the disqualification and described the incident as discreet and part of the sport
• She vowed to return next year for what she called “the biggest comeback ever” as Miki Sudo celebrated her 11th women’s title