Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo Win 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Men's Competition Recap

• 🥇 Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, finishing with 70.5 hot dogs and buns.
• ⚠️ Chestnut expressed disappointment, falling short of his personal record of 76, noting he slowed down significantly after the 50-dog mark.
• 🏆 Despite Chestnut's performance, he still significantly outperformed the second and third-place finishers, who did not break 50 hot dogs.
• 🔙 This victory marked Chestnut's homecoming after missing the previous year's competition due to a sponsorship dispute.

Women's Competition Recap

• 🥇 Miki Sudo successfully defended her women's title, consuming 33 hot dogs.
• 😔 Sudo also fell short of her personal record of 51 hot dogs, attributing the difficulty to the buns feeling more fulfilling this year.

Event Atmosphere

• crowds lined up for hours to witness the contest, enjoying live music and a lemonade drinking competition.
• ☀️ The event took place on Coney Island, with attendees experiencing excitement under the sun.