Joey Chestnut returned to Coney Island, winning the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes, reclaiming the Mustard Belt. Although his total fell short of his record 76 hot dogs, it secured his 17th win. Miki Sudo won her 11th title with 33 hot dogs, earning both competitors $10,000 from a $40,000 prize purse. The event remains a unique Independence Day tradition, attracting numerous fans and viewers, embodying patriotic spirit.
Joey Chestnut, 40, devoured 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest and reclaim the Mustard Belt.
Miki Sudo of Tampa, Fla., earned her 11th championship by downing 33 hot dogs, still the highest among the field.
Both Sudo and Chestnut walk away with $10,000 from a total prize purse of $40,000.
The annual spectacle is one of America's most unique holiday traditions, drawing thousands in person and millions more online and on TV.
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