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Madison Barone Vows Comeback After First Recorded Disqualification at Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

The wild-card entrant spoke out about her DQ under strict swallowing rules following Miki Sudo’s 11th victory

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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