Joey Chestnut wins 17th Nathan's hot dog-eating title (11 images)

Commissioner of Major League Eating George Shea announces that Joey Chestnut is the winner after the 109th Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 on Coney Island in New York City. Chestnut wins the championship and regains his title eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Shea announces Miki Sudo as the Women's champion in the 109th Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 on Coney Island in New York City. Sudo won for the Women's championship with 33 hot dogs and buns. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Shea stands with Chestnut who wears the championship belt. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Crowds of people watch Chestnut celebrates with the championship belt. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI