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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest competitor disqualified for rules violation
The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this year came with a footnote. One of the eaters was disqualified. The women's standings shown on a graphic on the event organizer's social media site listed 'Madison Barone (DQ).'' She's not listed in the final results distributed by Major League Eating, which runs the contest. Advertisement So what happened? "Ms. Barone experienced urges contrary to swallowing after the contest but before the conclusion of presentations and the awarding of places," said Sam Barclay, director of operations at Major League Eating,. "By Major League Eating rules, urges contrary to swallowing before the conclusion of the event, including presentations and the awarding of prizes, results in a DQ." 'Urges contrary to swallowing' translates to getting sick. Barone, a 24-year-old from Manville, New Jersey, did not immediately respond to an interview request sent by email. George Shea, who has served as the contest announcer since 1991, said he was unaware of any such incident taking place at the time. And he was averse to using graphic language to characterize what took place. Advertisement "We will only say urges contrary to swallowing.'' Shea told USA TODAY Sports. "We never utter other words. It is like saying Voldemort." Miki Sudo won the women's competition with 33 hot dogs and buns during the 10-minute contest. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nathan's hot dog contest competitor disqualified: Here's why
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nathan's Hot Dog Contest eater disqualified for violation of rules
The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this year came with a footnote. One of the eaters was disqualified. The women's standings shown on a graphic on the event organizer's social media site listed 'Madison Barone (DQ).'' She's not listed in the final results distributed by Major League Eating, which runs the contest. Advertisement So what happened? "Ms. Barone experienced urges contrary to swallowing after the contest but before the conclusion of presentations and the awarding of places," said Sam Barclay, director of operations at Major League Eating,. "By Major League Eating rules, urges contrary to swallowing before the conclusion of the event, including presentations and the awarding of prizes, results in a DQ." 'Urges contrary to swallowing' translates to getting sick. Barone, a 24-year-old from Manville, New Jersey, did not immediately respond to an interview request sent by email. George Shea, who has served as the contest announcer since 1991, said he was unaware of any such incident taking place at the time. And he was averse to using graphic language to characterize what took place. Advertisement "We will only say urges contrary to swallowing.'' Shea told USA TODAY Sports. "We never utter other words. It is like saying Voldemort." Miki Sudo won the women's competition with 33 hot dogs and buns during the 10-minute contest. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nathan's hot dog contest competitor disqualified: Here's why.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miki Sudo Wins 11th Women's Title at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Remains Undefeated
Miki Sudo crowned the winner of the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEED TO KNOW Miki Sudo took home the women's title at the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest The competitive eater downed 33 dogs in 10 minutes on Friday, July 4 "I'm thinking the buns were more filling than usual," she told ESPN Miki Sudo is this year's weiner! The competitive eater took home the women's title at this year's Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, July 4. Advertisement The latest win in Coney Island continued Sudo's undefeated run and marked her 11th championship as she downed 33 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. While this year's accomplishment may have been less than 2024's record of 51 dogs, Sudo still came out victorious. Michelle Lesco finished in second with 22.75 hot dogs and buns, while Domenica Dee came in third with 22.5. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Adam Gray/Getty Miki Sudo competes at the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 Miki Sudo competes at the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 "The hot dogs were great, the weather's beautiful, the crowd had me going," Sudo told ESPN after her victory. "I'm thinking the buns were more filling than usual. It's OK. A win's a win. Thank you for the support." Advertisement Per PBS, Sudo added that while she's "always setting my goals high," the hot dogs "weren't cooperating" this time around. Regardless, she's leaving Coney Island with a $10,000 prize to her name. Sudo has previously claimed the title every year from 2014 to 2020 and again from 2022 to now. She did not participate in 2021 when she was pregnant. The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is held every July 4 in Coney Island. Adam Gray/Getty Miki Sudo waves at the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 Miki Sudo waves at the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 Her latest win came moments before Joey Chestnut — who was absent from last year's competition for the first time in 20 years due to a conflict with a plant-based food brand — made his return to the men's competition to reclaim his title as top hot dog eater with 70.5 dogs. Patrick Bertoletti took home the mustard belt in 2024 with 58 hot dogs and buns in Chestnut's absence. Advertisement Chestnut caught up with PEOPLE at Fanatics Fest in New York City last month and revealed which of his wins he'll never forget: his 2008 victory against Takeru Kobayashi. 'I was behind for most of the contest, but I caught up to Kobayashi, and it was like, 'Oh my God, this is exactly how I practice,'" he said at the time. "I ate for 10 minutes, then went another five in overtime," he adds. "And as soon as I found out there was extra time, I was like, 'Oh, it's mine.' ' Read the original article on People
Fox News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
PETA distributes vegan wieners outside Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut was not the only big name back in Coney Island for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made their presence known outside the Coney Island staple on Friday before Chestnut took the stage. Members of the organization distributed vegan hot dogs to people along the boardwalk, all while hundreds of Nathan's franks were being prepped for the competitive eaters. Prior to the event, PETA said to Fox News Digital that "Tommy Tofu and his PETA pals will be right there at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, distributing hundreds of tasty vegan hot dogs as they challenge hungry spectators to enjoy a free, flavorful Fourth that is also animal-friendly." "Vegan hot dogs are delicious and kind, and who really wants to support slaughterhouses -- the word is enough -- by buying what comes out of them," PETA executive Tracy Reiman said in a statement. "PETA encourages everyone to let freedom ring for all by leaving animals in peace this Fourth of July and beyond." Chestnut returned to the competition after missing last year due to partnering with a plant-based brand, Impossible Foods. He looked almost as good as ever, downing 70.5 dogs and buns in the 10-minute span. It was his 17th victory in his last 18 tries (he lost to Matt Stonie in 2015), and it was the seventh time he eclipsed the 70-wiener mark. The PETA presence did not compare to the protester that Chestnut put in a headlock back in 2022, but it's yet another appearance from the animal activist group. Last year, PETA planned to "bombard the competition's spectators" and brought a truck to encourage fans to go vegan. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Joey Chestnut Returns and Regains Title at Hot Dog Contest
Joey Chestnut, the perennial champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, made headlines last year when a falling-out with the event's organizers led to his being barred from competing, shocking fans nationwide. But on this sweltering Fourth of July, outside the Nathan's flagship restaurant at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, Mr. Chestnut returned to the men's division of the competition with a vengeance, and spectators were riveted as Mr. Chestnut devoured 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Though he didn't beat his personal best of 76, Mr. Chestnut easily outmatched last year's champion, Patrick Bertoletti, who consumed only 46.5 hot dogs. Mr. Chestnut pumped his fist in the air in triumph. When asked how he felt about returning to the throne he had held for 16 years, Mr. Chestnut said, 'I love being here.' He assured the crowd, 'I'll be back next year.' Temperatures reached the high 80s as the sun beat down on the midday competition, making conditions less than ideal for record-breaking. It was also a rough day for Miki Sudo, the reigning champion of the women's eating contest, who has 11 victories under her belt. She won handily with 33 hot dogs but fell short of her record of 51. Ms. Sudo conceded that she had not been feeling her best and attributed her performance to the buns' being 'more doughy than usual.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
