Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.

Chestnut had been barred from competing last year due to a dispute over a brand deal with vegan hot dog maker Impossible.

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A champion has emerged in the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut handily secured the title during the Friday, July 4, competition in New York’s Coney Island, consuming 70.5 hot ...

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Chestnut bested 14 fellow competitors from across the U.S. and internationally, including Australia, the Czech Republic, ...

Joey Chestnut is back as the top dog in Nathan's annual event at Coney Island in New York, consuming 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes Friday.

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