THE iconic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is here as fans flock to Coney Island for the July 4 spectacle.
SunSport brings you where every contestant finished in the annual event.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest results
Women’s results
1 Miki Sudo – 33 hot dogs
2 Michelle Lesco – 22.75 hot dogs
3 Domenica Dee – 22.5 hot dogs
Full results from the men’s and women’s contests to follow…
What is the prize money for the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025?
The total prize purse has not changed from 2024, with $40,000 split between the men’s and women’s contestants, with equal money in both competitions.
The full breakdown is as follows:
- Winner: $10,000
- Second: $5,000
- Third: $2,500
What is the record for most hot dogs eaten in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
16-time champion Joey Chestnut currently holds the record for most hot dogs eaten in the contest.
The icon set the record in 2021 by scoffing 76 hot dogs, beating his 2020 tally of 75.