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2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Miki Sudo Secures 11th Title, Joey Chestnut Returns for Exhibition Showdown



CONEY ISLAND, NY — The Fourth of July was sizzling at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025, as fans gathered in droves at Coney Island for the annual tradition of competitive feasting. This year's contest served up plenty of fireworks both on and off the plate, with Miki Sudo reaffirming her dominance and Joey Chestnut making a dramatic return—albeit in an unofficial capacity.

🌭 Miki Sudo Grabs Her 11th Crown

Miki Sudo, already a legend in the world of competitive eating, extended her legacy by clinching her 11th Nathan’s Women’s Championship title. Sudo devoured 47 hot dogs in 10 minutes, a performance that left the crowd roaring and her competitors scrambling to keep pace.

“I’m proud to be back on top,” said Sudo, beaming with mustard-stained pride. “Every year gets harder, but the crowd’s energy keeps me going.”

Sudo’s consistency and technique once again proved untouchable. Her nearest challenger, Mayoi Ebihara of Japan, finished with 39 hot dogs, a personal best and a performance worthy of applause.

🌭 Joey Chestnut’s Triumphant Return—With a Twist

The bigger headline heading into the contest was Joey Chestnut’s surprise return—not to the official competition, but as part of a sanction-free exhibition event held blocks away at a rival location. Chestnut, who had been barred from this year's official contest due to a sponsorship dispute with Impossible Foods, was determined to show he hadn’t lost his edge.

In a solo showdown streamed live online and shown on screens at Coney Island, Chestnut inhaled 58 hot dogs, unofficially outpacing the official men’s champion, Australia’s James Webb, who secured his title with 53 hot dogs.

Though not part of the official record books, Chestnut’s performance electrified fans and sparked ongoing debate about the contest's future.

🎆 Highlights & Reactions

  • The crowd at Coney Island exceeded 30,000, many donning hot dog hats and waving American flags.

  • The event featured performances, a bun-stuffing speed contest, and a tribute to Chestnut’s two-decade legacy.

  • ESPN aired the official contest live, while social media was flooded with split-screen comparisons between Webb and Chestnut.

🔥 What’s Next?

With Chestnut’s status in limbo and rising stars like Webb and Ebihara making headlines, the future of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest may see more drama outside the bun than in it.

But for now, Miki Sudo stands tall as the Queen of Coney Island, and Joey Chestnut—official or not—remains a force that can't be ignored.

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