Joey Chestnut Wins 14th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Champion Takes Home $10,000 and Mustard Belt

Total Purse for Annual Event Reaches $40,000

The annual Fourth of July event on Coney Island is a major spectacle, and the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is a big part of the draw. This year, the total purse for the event reached $40,000, with the champion taking home $10,000 and the coveted mustard belt.

Joey Chestnut, the 14-time winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, once again proved his dominance, breaking his own world record to become the 2021 champion. Chestnut consumed 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, shattering his previous record of 75.

Chestnut's victory was not without its challenges. Miki Sudo, the seven-time women's champion, was unable to compete due to pregnancy. However, Michelle Lesco stepped up to the plate and won the women's division, consuming 30.5 hot dogs.

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is a true test of human endurance, and the competitors are some of the most elite athletes in the world. The event is also a major source of entertainment for fans around the world, and it is sure to continue to be a popular tradition for years to come.