Joey Chestnut was back on Coney Island after a one-year absence. The champion eater downed 70.5 hot dogs to rule at Nathan's ...

Chestnut, 41, had won eight consecutive titles heading into 2024. Last year’s contest was won by Patrick Bertoletti, who ...

The champ is back. After a year away from the famed eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, Joey Chestnut returned to ...

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating ...

Joey Chestnut is a champion once again. On Friday, July 4, Chestnut won his 17th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog ...

Famed competitive eater Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating ...

Melody Andorfer was the winner of the first official Nathan’s contest in 1972, according to the Coney Island History Project.

He ate 70 and a half hot dogs in 10 minutes to earn his 17th Mustard Belt. Just a little shy of his record 76 dogs in 2021.

Sudo captured her 11th title, defending her 2024 win, as Chestnut made a triumphant comeback after last year's ban.

Here's what you need to know about this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, including how to watch.