Joey Chestnut downs 70.5 franks to rule at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Jul 4, 2025 - 18:30

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Joey Chestnut downs 70.5 franks to rule at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog contest on the Fourth of July. The

Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog contest on the Fourth of July. The "Chompion" eater of Franks is the king again, downing 70.5 hot dogs -- no word on what happened to the other half -- to keep the mustard belt. Second place was 46.5, so Chestnut once again had a Secretariat-like victory margin. After a one-year absence, Chestnut proved he is the man when it comes to ruling the hot dog holiday. "It took physically being here," said Chestnut, who was aiming for between 70 and 77. "Sometimes showing up is the hardest part."

On the women's side, Miko Sudo remained unconquered, devouring 33 Nathan's dogs.

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Michelle

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo competes for the women's title during the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo competes in the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo (C) wins the women's tittle at the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo competes in the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo competes in the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Michelle

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Domenica Dee competes for the women's title during the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo prepares before the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Runner-up Michelle Lesco competes in the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in New York City.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Miki Sudo wins the women's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

(L-R) Michelle

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

People wearing hot dog hats attend the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

People wearing hot dog hats attend the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Workers prepare for the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Hot dogs are ready for the 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York on July 4, 2025.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

A person calling themselves the Modern Day Patriot walks outside before Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Crowds gather for Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest

Hotd ogs sit on a tray next to the championship belts before Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.