The 2019 Road to Coney:
Get your fill of all the action.
Get ready for summer and catch up on the Mustard Belt winners from last year.
New Coney Island Pretzel & Bagel Dogs
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.
The 2019 Road to Coney:
Still top dogs: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo.
In 2018, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo filled their stomachs to the max and earned themselves another set of Mustard Belts! The veteran champions withstood tough competition and came out victorious in last year’s Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
On July 4, 2018, rising star Carmen Cincotti looked to overthrow the 10-time champion, but Joey was determined to add another win to his world-renowned competitive eating résumé. Not only did he win his 11th title, but he broke his own world record, eating 74 hot dogs in 10 minutes. This unbelievable performance only further solidified his place in Nathan’s Famous history.
On the women’s side, Miki would not be denied her title. Despite the high heat, she was able to fend off the hungry competition of Michelle Lesco and Juliet Lee. With this victory, Miki brought home her fifth consecutive title.
With 2018 in the record books, who knows what surprises and excitement this year’s contest will bring? Check out the Qualifiers Page to see our stops on the 2019 Road to Coney!
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.
Learn MorePhoto Gallery
So close, you can almost taste it. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the 2018 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.
2018 Champs
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Joey Chestnut
Joey did what he does best: eat! In world record fashion, he won his 11th Mustard Belt. A true legend. Enjoy the hot dog glory, 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 dominant performance from Miki! She continues to set Coney Island records as the only woman to be a five-peat champion. Cheers to our 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.
