Photos: 2023's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Hot dogs are placed on the competition table ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators look on ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators pose for a photo ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators cheer ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Hot dogs are placed on the competition table ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators cheer ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators look on ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators cheer ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators look on ahead of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Defending champion Miki Sudo competes during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators take cover as a thunderstorm hits before the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The NYPD ruled it would be unsafe to continue the event outdoors in the rain with spectators. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators take cover as a thunderstorm hits before the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The NYPD ruled it would be unsafe to continue the event outdoors in the rain with spectators. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Mayoi Ebihara competes during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: (L-R) Mayoi Ebihara, defending champion Miki Sudo and Michelle Lesco compete during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Mayoi Ebihara (C) competes during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators take cover as a thunderstorm hits before the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The NYPD ruled it would be unsafe to continue the event outdoors in the rain with spectators. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Mayoi Ebihara (C) gives a thumbs up next to defending champion Miki Sudo (R) as they compete during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators take cover as a thunderstorm hits before the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The NYPD ruled it would be unsafe to continue the event outdoors in the rain with spectators. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: (L-R) Michelle Lesco, Mayoi Ebihara and defending champion Miki Sudo compete in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Mayoi Ebihara (L) shakes hands with defending champion Miki Sudo during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Defending champion Miki Sudo (C) and Michelle Lesco (R) compete during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Defending champion Joey Chestnut cheers after finishing in first place in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut won after eating 61 hot dogs. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Defending champion Joey Chestnut cheers after finishing in first place in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut won after eating 61 hot dogs. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: NYPD officers stand watch atop a building during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Women's winner Miki Sudo (L) and men's winner Joey Chestnut (R) pose after coming in first place during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Defending champion Joey Chestnut cheers after finishing in first place in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut won after eating 61 hot dogs. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Spectators cheer during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island on July 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Nathan's Famous workers prepare hot dogs for the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Nathan's Famous workers prepare hot dogs for the men's competition during the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Contestants compete in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2023 at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The men's contest was postponed due to thunderstorms but later happened without spectators allowed into the "arena." The annual contest, which began in 1972, draws thousands of spectators to Nathan’s Famous located on Surf Avenue. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

July 04, 2023 at 10:53 am EDT

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