Joey Chestnut climbed his way back to the top in his return performance after demolishing 70.5 hot dogs during Nathan’s Famous Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, July 4.

Miki Sudo, the number-one-ranked woman in the hot dog-eating world, set the women's record in 2020 with 48 hot dogs and buns. She missed the contest the following year due to her pregnancy.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island for the 2025 edition of the Fourth of July classic. Joey Chestnut looks to reclaim his rightful throne after a year away from the ...

Competitive eater Joey Chestnut celebrates after winning the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2025. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AP ...

Miki Sudo has continued her undefeated run for the women's title at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest as she secured ...

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRIC ABC 8News. A hot dog eating contest was held in Richmond on July 4. (Photo: Sara Molina, 8News) ...

YUKI IWAMURA CONEY ISLAND, New York (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and defending ...

Hot dogs are prepared ahead of the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Thursday, July 4, 2025.