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The Hot Dog Eating Contest
Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. The world’s top competitive eaters. Ten minutes to glory. It all goes down on the Fourth of July at the corner of Surf and Stillwell.
2019’s Mustard Belt Victories
After a record-breaking performance at last year’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Joey Chestnut felt the heat from competitors Geoffrey Esper and dark horse Darren Breeden in the 2019 contest, enough to fuel his own fire. Defending his title once again, Joey takes the victory with 71 hot dogs. On the women’s side, Miki Sudo stands in a class of her own. The six-time Mustard Belt winner is unbeatable, eating 31 hot dogs! Congratulations to all our 2019 contestants!
How to Make the Perfect Hot Dog Nathan's Style
Bring home the Nathan’s Famous original taste and cook up some hot dogs to relive the glory of the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest!
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A Tale as Tall as 73 Hot Dogs
It all started with a friendly Fourth of July competition. Find out everything about Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest history with these fun facts.
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So close, you can almost taste it. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the 2019 Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Chasing the Mustard Belt
The chase for the Mustard Belt is on. Learn all about the eaters, the major storylines, the drama and the lore of the world’s most famous eating contest. Watch our Chasing the Mustard Belt video series.
2019 Champs
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Joey Chestnut
Joey did what he does best: eat! With 71 hot dogs and buns, he won his 12th Mustard Belt. A true legend. Enjoy the glory of yet another Mustard Belt, Joey!
Fun fact: The former construction manager turned pro eater has made a career out of bulldozing the competition. From hot dogs, to apple pie, to burritos, he holds 40 eating records! The only thing he won’t touch? Kale.
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Miki Sudo
It was another great performance from Miki! She continues to set Coney Island records as the only woman to be a six-peat champion. Raise your franks to our reigning champion, Miki!
Fun fact: Joey “Jaws” Chestnut. Matt “Megatoad” Stonie. Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas. Miki Sudo. Of all the elite Nathan’s eaters, she’s the only one without a nickname. “Never have. Never will,” she says. We can respect that.
