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Coney Island hosted the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, where elite competitive eaters from around the world battled for the Mustard Belt.

Joey Chestnut, the world's top-ranked competitive eater, reclaims the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title, downing 66 dogs. Miki Sudo wins the women’s crown with 38.75.

Last year, Chestnut won his 17th Mustard Belt after eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

Miki Sudo, ranked fifth in the world and the top female competitor, won her 11th title in 2025 with 33 hot dogs and buns.

Top competitors from the United States, England, Czechia, South Korea, and Australia participated.