Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut destroys competition, nearing record with 70.5 wieners

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·4 July 2025

Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut destroys competition, nearing record with 70.5 wieners

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Nathan's Hot dog eating contest 2017 Joey Chestnut Wins 10th Title!

The champions for this year’s annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest have been crowned.

Joey Chestnut delivered a dominating performance in his return to the competition. With 70.5 hot dogs and buns consumed, he secured his 17th title. He failed to meet or break his world record of 76 hot dogs and buns, set in 2021.

Chestnut returned to the Nathan’s competition this year after his 2024 ban following a sponsorship with Impossible Foods.

“I’ll be back next year,” Chestnut told the crowd after the huge win.

10-time winner Miki Sudo defended her women’s title after scarfing down 33 hot dogs and buns, winning her 11th title.

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