Miki Sudo remains on top of the hot dog eating world, and she’s extended her lead with a new world record. The reigning champion won her 10th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at the 2024 event, slamming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes. She beat her own previous record of 48.5 hot dogs, set in […]
Joey Chestnut ban, explained: 16-time champion opens up about Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest absence
Is it really the Fourth of July if Joey Chestnut isn’t eating hot dogs in Coney Island? The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will go on as normal, but Chestnut won’t be present amid a dispute with Major League Eating, the organizer of the event. Whether Chestnut’s absence is a “ban” has been a point […]
Where is Matt Stonie now? Revisiting last time Joey Chestnut didn't win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut is a Hall of Fame eater. Nicknamed “Jaws”, the California native is a 16-time champion of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and holds the world record for most hot dogs eaten, consuming 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. His reign over the hot dog eating world has been stellar. Beating Chestnut in […]
What happened to Takeru Kobayashi? From Nathan's hot dog-eating champion to obscurity
Takeru Kobayashi is mostly done hot doggin’ it. The Japanese competitive eater dominated the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in the early 2000s. His reign launched the event’s popularity into an entirely new stratosphere, but soon after his six straight title wins, Kobayashi was nowhere to be found. He’s returning to the spotlight for one final […]
Where is the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest? The story behind the famous Coney Island location
Thousands will descend upon the Big Apple this Fourth of July hoping to witness one of the most beloved — and gluttonous — competitions in the world of sports: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. It’s not for the weak of heart or stomach. All that processed meat can do a number on both participants and […]