• Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
• Defending women's champion Miki Sudo won with 33 hot dogs, down from her record of 51 last year.
• The contest took place in Coney Island, showcasing top eaters from around the world.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater, reclaimed his title at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, consuming 71 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. This victory marks his 17th win in 20 appearances at this prestigious event. Chestnut had been sidelined last year due to a contract dispute with Impossible Foods, which resulted in his ban from the competition, according to latimes and Reuters.

In this year's contest held in Coney Island, Chestnut triumphed over several competitors, including last year's champion Patrick Bertoletti, who finished second with 46 hot dogs consumed. The women's division was won by Miki Sudo, who claimed her 11th title by eating 33 hot dogs, significantly less than her previous record of 51, as noted by HuffPost and SFGate.

Chestnut expressed gratitude for the large audience that showed up to watch the contest, many of whom wore foam hot dog hats. He remarked that winning was important to him as he felt a responsibility to the fans who missed his participation in 2024. “I guaranteed I'd try hard and I didn't want to let people down,” he stated, according to latimes and SFGate.

The Nathan's contest is a celebrated event that has been held since 1972 and attracts thousands of spectators. This year’s ambiance included many competitive eaters showcasing their skills, as competitors hailed from various countries, including Australia and the Czech Republic, illustrating the global appeal of the event, as emphasized by Reuters and HuffPost.