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Fox News
04-07-2025
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Joey Chestnut reclaims Hot Dog Eating Contest title after last year's absence by downing 70.5 franks
The GOAT of eating is back. Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday after being ineligible last year, and he was back like he never left. Chestnut downed 70.5 hot dogs and buns for his 17th title in his last 18 events (he lost to Matt Stonie in 2015). Chestnut downed 30 dogs in the first three minutes, already well ahead of his competition, and he never looked back. He was well on pace to shatter his record of 76 dogs and buns in the 10-minute time frame, downing 46 in the first half of the competition. He began to slow down, putting down just 11 in the next two minutes, but he had practically already clinched the win. For reference, he ate 58 hot dogs, the winning number last year, in the first seven-and-a-half minutes. Now, it was a chase for the record. Fatigue set in, and he fell short of his record by five. But, it was the best performance in the event since he set the record back in 2021. It is the seventh time Chestnut cracked the 70 mark. This was Chestnut's 20th appearance in the event, tying the all-time record. Last year's champ, Patrick Betoletti, finished with 46.5 dogs and buns. Chestnut was not eligible to participate in last year's event after he signed a deal with Impossible Foods, a rival of Nathan's. But last month, Chestnut announced that he and the organizers had found common ground on sponsorships. "I'm thrilled to be returning to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me. It's a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life," Chestnut wrote on X. "While I have and continue to partner with a variety of companies, including some in the plant-based space, those relationships were never a conflict with my love for hot dogs. To be clear: Nathan's is the only hot dog company I've ever worked with. "I respect that there were differences in interpretation, but I'm grateful we've been able to find common ground. I'm excited to be back on the Coney Island stage, doing what I live to do, and celebrating the Fourth of July with hot dogs in my hands! Stay hungry!" Chestnut was obviously the overwhelming favorite to win it all – he set a popcorn-eating world record back in May. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CBS News
04-07-2025
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- CBS News
Joey Chestnut returns to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for 2025 in NYC
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Fourth of July tradition, is underway today in New York City. The 2025 competition kicked off Friday morning at Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island, Brooklyn. So far, reigning women's champion Miki Sudo earned her 11th win, eating 33 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Next up, Joey Chestnut tries to take back his title from defending champ Patrick Betoletti. The women's field started at 11 a.m., followed by the men at 12:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for how to watch. A total of 15 men and 13 women are competing for the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt and $10,000 cash prize. CLICK HERE to meet the competitors. Joey Chestnut wants to win back his belt Joey Chestnut is looking to win back his Mustard Belt in the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York Chestnut is hoping to stage a comeback after missing last year's contest. He still holds the all-time record of 76 hot dogs and buns, which he set in 2021. Chestnut had been the reigning 16-time champion before he was banned last year because of a partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival company that makes plant-based hot dogs. With the field wide open, Betoletti earned his first victory with 58 hot dogs and buns. On the women's side, Sudo earned her 10th win and set a new world record. "Part of me wishes [Bertoletti] was a jerk. It would motivate me harder, but I love him," Chestnut said during Thursday's weigh-in. "But I wanna win. I wanna push for a record, so I kinda feel bad for him. 'Cause I'm gonna drop the hammer, and he's gonna get annihilated." "It felt great last year. I never thought I'd ever win Nathan's, the contest, but it didn't feel complete without Joey there, so he's back this year and it's better," said Bertoletti. Women's champ Miki Sudo wins again Miki Sudo wins the womens competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in New York City. Adam Gray / Getty Images Sudo, 39, of Tampa, Florida, has dominated the women's side for years and set the world record with 51 hot dogs and buns in 2024. On Friday, she finished with 18 behind her record. "The hot dogs were great, the weather's beautiful, the crowd had me going. I'm thinking maybe the buns were more filling than usual," she said. "It's OK, a win's a win, thank you for the support." She was neck-and-neck with Michelle Lesco and Domenica Dee for the first half of the competition but pulled ahead in the end. Lesco finished second with 22.75 hot dogs and buns, and Dee finished third with 21.5. Sudo's husband, Nick Wehry, is also set to compete on the men's side. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest rules The annual tradition dates back to 1916 at Nathan's flagship location in Coney Island. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs and buns as they can. Utensils and condiments are not allowed, but water is provided and other non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Both the hot dog and the bun must be swallowed for it to count, but competitors may break up the hot dogs with their hands or separate them from the buns. They can also dunk the buns in a beverage for a maximum of five seconds. If a competitor throws up, they are disqualified.
CBS News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 kicks off today in Coney Island, Brooklyn
It's time for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Fourth of July tradition in New York City. The 2025 competition kicks off this morning at Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island, Brooklyn. This year, a total of 15 men and 13 women are competing for the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt and $20,000 cash prize. CLICK HERE to meet the competitors. The women's field starts at 11 a.m., followed by the men at 12:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for how to watch. Joey Chestnut wants to win back his belt Joey Chestnut is looking to win back his Mustard Belt in the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York Joey Chestnut is hoping to stage a comeback after missing last year's contest. He still holds the all-time record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, which he set in 2021. Chestnut had been the reigning 16-time champion before he was banned last year because of a partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival company that makes plant-based hot dogs. With the field wide open, Patrick Betoletti earned his first victory with 58 hot dogs and buns. On the women's side, reigning champion Miki Sudo earned her 10th win and set a world record with 51 hot dogs and buns. "Part of me wishes [Bertoletti] was a jerk. It would motivate me harder, but I love him," Chestnut said during Thursday's weigh-in. "But I wanna win. I wanna push for a record, so I kinda feel bad for him. 'Cause I'm gonna drop the hammer, and he's gonna get annihilated." "It felt great last year. I never thought I'd ever win Nathan's, the contest, but it didn't feel complete without Joey there, so he's back this year and it's better," said Bertoletti. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest rules The annual tradition dates back to 1916 at Nathan's flagship location in Coney Island. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs and buns as they can. Utensils and condiments are not allowed, but water is provided and other non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Both the hot dog and the bun must be swallowed for it to count, but competitors may break up the hot dogs with their hands or separate them from the buns. They can also dunk the buns in a beverage for a maximum of five seconds. If a competitor throws up, they are disqualified.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Meet the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 competitors
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 weigh-in was held Thursday at Hudson Yards in New York City. Joey Chestnut is making his return this year after famously missing last year's competition. He is hoping to defeat the 2024 champion, Patrick Betoletti, while reigning women's champ Miki Sudo looks to defend her title. The Fourth of July tradition dates back to 1916 at Nathan's flagship location at Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island, Brooklyn. A total of 15 men and 13 women will compete to take home the $20,000 cash prize and coveted Mustard Yellow Belt. The women's competition starts at 11 a.m. Friday, followed by the men at 12:30 p.m. Joey Chestnut returns to redeem his title Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in 2025 CBS News New York Chestnut had been the reigning 16-time champion but was barred last year due to his partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival company that makes plant-based hot dogs. Instead, he appeared in another Fourth of July competition at Fort Bliss in Texas, followed by a separate contest with former champion Takeru Kobayashi. Chestnut still holds the all-time record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, which he set in 2021. "I'm thrilled to be returning to the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me. It's a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life," Chestnut wrote on social media last month. In his absence last year, Bertoletti took home his first victory with 58 hot dogs and buns. Meanwhile on the women's side, Sudo got her 10th win and set a world record with 51 hot dogs and buns. Who are the competitors in the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest? This year's contest features top competitors from the United States -- including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut -- along with Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic and England. While some are seasoned veterans, others are making their Coney Island debut. Sudo's husband, Nick Wehry, is also competing in the men's field, and there's a mother-daughter team on the women's side. Here is the 2025 men's field of eaters, according to Major League Eating, which manages the event. Joey Chestnut: 41 years old, 6-foot-1, from Westfield, Indiana 41 years old, 6-foot-1, from Westfield, Indiana Patrick Bertoletti: 40, 6-2, from Chicago, Illinois 40, 6-2, from Chicago, Illinois James Webb: 36, 6-1, from Sydney, Australia 36, 6-1, from Sydney, Australia Nick Wehry: 35, 5-10, from Tampa, Florida 35, 5-10, from Tampa, Florida Geoffrey Esper: 50, 5-7 from Oxford, Massachusetts 50, 5-7 from Oxford, Massachusetts Max Stanford: 37, 6-1, from Brixton, England 37, 6-1, from Brixton, England Derek Hendrickson: 37, 6-3, from Las Vegas, Nevada 37, 6-3, from Las Vegas, Nevada George Chiger: 46, 6-6, from Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania 46, 6-6, from Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania Ricardo Corbucci: 38, 5-9, from Brasilia, Brazil 38, 5-9, from Brasilia, Brazil Gideon Oji: 33, 6-9, from Morrow, Georgia 33, 6-9, from Morrow, Georgia Adrian Morgan: 42, 6-1, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana 42, 6-1, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana Radim Dvořáček : 34, 5-9, from Ostrava, Czech Republic 34, 5-9, from Ostrava, Czech Republic Darrien Thomas: 26, 5-8, from Ontario, Canada 26, 5-8, from Ontario, Canada Cameron Meade: 21, 5-8, from Valparasio, Indiana 21, 5-8, from Valparasio, Indiana Jerome Burns: 33, 5-6, from Danbury, Connecticut 2025 women's field: Miki Sudo: 39 years old, 5'7" tall, from Tampa, Florida 39 years old, 5'7" tall, from Tampa, Florida Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco: 41, 5-4, from Tucson, Arizona 41, 5-4, from Tucson, Arizona Domenica Dee: 33, 5-foot, from Westchester, New York 33, 5-foot, from Westchester, New York Tandra Childress: 39, 5-5, from San Francisco, California 39, 5-5, from San Francisco, California Katie Prettyman: 42, 5-5, from Marysville, Washington 42, 5-5, from Marysville, Washington Larell Marie Mele: 55, 5-6, from Long Pond, Pennsylvania 55, 5-6, from Long Pond, Pennsylvania Isabeau Prettyman: 18, 5-5, from Marysville, Washington 18, 5-5, from Marysville, Washington Jocelyn Young: 44, 5-9, Sherman, Texas 44, 5-9, Sherman, Texas Kelly Lewis: 32, from Overland Park, Kansas 32, from Overland Park, Kansas Camille O'Brien: 38, 5-5, from Jeffersonville, New York* 38, 5-5, from Jeffersonville, New York* Elizabeth "Glizzy Lizzy" Salgado: 33, from Kern County, California 33, from Kern County, California Cherish Brown: 36, 5-3, from Edon, Ohio 36, 5-3, from Edon, Ohio Madison Barone: 24, 5-9, from Manville, New Jersey 24, 5-9, from Manville, New Jersey Laura Beitler: 30, 5-7, from Batavia, Illinois Organizers tell CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer that O'Brien is scratched from this year's competition, bringing the women's field down to 13. contributed to this report.
