Joey Chestnut Reclaims His Title in Return to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

The competitive eater won his 17th title after being barred from the competition last year because of his deal with a vegan company.

Joey Chestnut wins the men's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City on July 4, 2025. Adam Gray/Getty Images

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title at Nathan’s annual Hot Dog Eating Contest following a one-year ban from the competition.

During the Fourth of July event at the original Nathan’s Famous restaurant in Coney Island, New York, the 41-year-old consumed a whopping 70 ½ hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.