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Hot Dog Eating

Contestants weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 3, 2025

Joey Chestnut to return to July 4 hot dog eating contest

  • Jun 17, 2025

Competitors weigh in before Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 3, 2024
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By the numbers: The July 4th hot dog eating contest

  • Jul 3, 2024

Hot dog! Love at first bite for Nathan's competitive-eating couple

  • Jul 2, 2024

Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to face off in hot dog eating contest

  • Jun 12, 2024

Joey Chestnut says he's 'gutted' over hot dog eating contest ban

  • Jun 12, 2024

Chestnut scarfs way to 16th hot dog eating title; Sudo wins women's

  • Jul 4, 2023

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The exceptionally American tradition: History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut set a new record in 2021 after eating 76 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute contest.

  • Jul 3, 2023

Hot dog lovers can now get married in Oscar Mayer 'Wienermobile of Love' in Las Vegas

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be briefly transformed into the "Wienermobile of Love" in Las Vegas.

  • Apr 15, 2023
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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo claim victory in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won the men's title at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 15th time, while Miki Sudo won for the 8th time.

  • Jul 4, 2022

Round, flat hot dogs? New Jersey butcher's unique take on American classic sells out

WOULD YOU TRY IT? The hot dog patties apparently have ridges, which are optimal for grilling and the surface area allows for more toppings.

  • Jul 7, 2021
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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, break records

Joey Chestnut has won the men's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, while Miki Sudo took the crown for the women's Saturday.

  • Jul 4, 2020