Joy Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan’s famous Hot Dog Eating Competition in New York City, withdrawing its title after remembering last year’s competition.
Chestnut decreased by world records with 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. He quickly pulled forward the pack, then defended the champion Patrick Betoleti, who came second with 46.5.
Previous World Record, Set by Chestnut in 2021Still 76 hot dogs and buns. The crowd of the audience happy, “Joy, Joy, Joy!” As he Went on stage Friday.
For women’s territory, champion Mickey Sudo won her 11th win, ate 33 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
A Total 15 men and 13 women Competed for iconic mustard yellow belts and $ 10,000 cash prize.
Joy Chestnut takes back its belt
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Chestnut was 16 times before it was Last year banned due to partnership with impossible foodsA rival company that makes a plant-based hot dog.
Field Wide Open, Betotti Got his first win with 58 hot dogs and bunsFrom the women, Sudo won its 10th win and set a new world record.
“Part of my wishes [Bertoletti] There was a shock. This will barely inspire me, but I love her, “Chestnut said During Thursday’s weight-in“But I want to win. I want to push for a record, so I feel bad for him.” Because I am going to leave the hammer, and that’s going to be disastrous. ”
“It felt very good last year. I never thought that I would ever win Nathan, competition, but it is not complete without Joy, so he is back this year and it’s better,” said Burtoleti.
Female champion Mickey Sudo wins again
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Tampa, 39 -year -old Sudo of Florida dominated the women’s favor over the years and set a world record with 51 hot dogs and buns in 2024. On Friday, she ended with 18 behind her record.
“Hot dogs were great, the beautiful weather, the crowd was going to me. I was thinking that the buns were filling more than normal,” she said. “This is fine, a win is a win, thanks to the support.”
She was neck-and-neck with Mitchell Lesco and Dominica D for the first half of the competition, but finally moved forward. Lesco finished second with 22.75 hot dogs and buns, and finished third with D22.5.
Sudo’s husband, Nick Very also competed on men.
Nathan’s famous hot dog eating contest rules
The annual fourth of the July tradition is in 1916 at the prominent place of Nathan in Surf and Koni Island in Stillwell Avenues.
The contestants have 10 minutes to eat as hot dogs and buns. Pottery and spices are not allowed, but water is provided and other non-or-ordeal beverages are allowed.
Both hot dogs and buns should be swallowed to count, but contestants can break the hot dog with their own hands or separate them from the buns. They can also immerse the buns in a drink for a maximum of five seconds.
If a competitor throws, they are disqualified.
