Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.

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Joey Chestnut is the undisputed King of Hot Dogs, having won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest a mind-blowing 17 times out of the 20 contests he has entered. Since winning his first title in 2007, ...

Before Joey Chestnut became the face of the event, Takeru Kobayashi turned the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest into appointment viewing. Kobayashi stunned the competitive eating world in 2001 when he ...

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo prevailed at the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eatiing Contest but they had to contend with blistering heat. See what you missed.

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Chestnut is going for his 18th Mustard Belt on Friday, and his eating excellence has made for a staggering number of wins and calories.

Joey Chestnut had a triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025, returning after a 1-year ban to eat 70.5 hot dogs and buns and win his 17th title.

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest after stomaching 66 franks in 100-degree heat - Chestnut, 42, won his 18th title Saturday and remains unbeaten since 2015 ...

Record holder Joey Chestnut took down 66 hot dogs to claim the Mustard Belt for the 18th time, while Miki Sudo downed 38.75 hot dogs for her record 12th victory.

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