Competitive eaters return to Brooklyn’s Coney Island for the famous Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The Independence Day Race is returning to its original location at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues after being moved due to the pandemic.
Joey Chestnut, 38, is aiming to win his 15th title in the competition and break the record he set last year of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
Michelle Lesko, 38, won the women’s race in 2021 after eating 30.75 hot dogs and rolls, also in 10 minutes. She will defend her title against world No. 1 woman-eater Miki Sudo, who dropped out last year because she was in labor. Ms Sudo, 36, has a personal best of 48.5.
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Nathan’s original venue to watch the contest, which will be broadcast live on ESPN3 and ESPNEWS beginning at 10:45 a.m. ET. The women’s race starts at 11:00 a.m. and the men’s race at 12:30 p.m.
The annual hot dog eating contest has been held every year since 1916.
In 2020, the American spectacle was held at a secret location and was only open to the media to help limit the spread of Covid-19. Last year, spectators were welcome, but the event was ticketed and held at Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, to limit attendance as well.
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