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Joey Chestnut grills competition in return to Nathan's event

The Fourth of July was made whole once again as Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus to devour the competition Friday for his 17th career title of the famed event at New York's Coney Island.

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Joey Chestnut put together another heroic effort at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, but his performance left him wanting more.

Joey Chestnut once again king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Joey Chestnut once again king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Miki Sudo wins 2025 women's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest despite struggles

It was another banner day in Coney Island as Miki Sudo won the 2025 Women’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with 33 hot dogs consumed.

Joey Chestnut once again king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut apologizes to fans after Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Joey Chestnut massive favorite to eat way back to Nathan's hot dog title

Joey Chestnut, who has won Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest a record 16 times, is back after being banned last year and is expected by the oddsmakers to secure his 17th title on the Fourth of July in New York.

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Maybe it's time to retire the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Maybe it's time to retire the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

The absence of 16-time champion Joey Chestnut soured this year's contest, but there are plenty of other reasons to be down on an outdated event that might already be past its prime.

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