PHOTOS: 2017 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut holds his trophies after winning Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut holds his trophies after winning Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut arrives for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn Borough of New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut arrives for the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn Borough of New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Mary Bowers is introduced before the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Mi (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Mary Bowers is introduced before the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Mi (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Michelle Lesco, Miki Sudo and Sonya "The Black Widow Thomas compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Michelle Lesco, Miki Sudo and Sonya “The Black Widow Thomas compete in the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Miki Sudo eats her way to victory as the 2017 Women's Nathan Famous Hot Dog Eating Champion of the World after she consumed 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo eats her way to victory as the 2017 Women’s Nathan Famous Hot Dog Eating Champion of the World after she consumed 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Carmen Ciccotti, left, and Joey Chestnut compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Carmen Ciccotti, left, and Joey Chestnut compete in the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut, left, and Matt Stonie compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut, left, and Matt Stonie compete in the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win during Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win during Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Women compete during Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win.(AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Women compete during Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest participants wait backstage on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest participants wait backstage on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Juan Rodriguez stretch before for competing in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Juan Rodriguez stretch before for competing in the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut gets in the zone before the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut gets in the zone before the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut prepares for the start of the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut prepares for the start of the Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Mary Bowers does her make up after competing in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Mary Bowers does her make up after competing in the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, celebrates after winning the women's division of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, celebrates after winning the women’s division of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Police remove animal rights activists as they try to protest at the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest won by Joey Chestnut, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Police remove animal rights activists as they try to protest at the Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest won by Joey Chestnut, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, competes in the women's division of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, competes in the women’s division of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
George Shea, master of ceremonies for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, gives a sample of his introductions for the event, during the weigh-in for the 2017 contest , in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. At left is Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
George Shea, master of ceremonies for the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, gives a sample of his introductions for the event, during the weigh-in for the 2017 contest , in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. At left is Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The woman's hot dog-eating champion Miki Sudo of Las Vegas talks about the upcoming 2017 contest during the weight in for the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
The woman’s hot dog-eating champion Miki Sudo of Las Vegas talks about the upcoming 2017 contest during the weight in for the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Miki Sudo, Las Vegas the woman hot dog-eating champion is introduced before taking part in the weight in for the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo is defending her title where she ate 38.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes in 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Miki Sudo, Las Vegas the woman hot dog-eating champion is introduced before taking part in the weight in for the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo is defending her title where she ate 38.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes in 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Eight-time men's champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds holds his championship belt during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. The current women's champ, Miki Sudo, of Las Vegas, is at right. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Eight-time men’s champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds holds his championship belt during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. The current women’s champ, Miki Sudo, of Las Vegas, is at right. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to the media after the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to the media after the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Current men's champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds a tray of hot dogs during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Current men’s champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds a tray of hot dogs during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to media after the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to media after the Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
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Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut holds his trophies after winning Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut arrives for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn Borough of New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Mary Bowers is introduced before the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Mi (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Michelle Lesco, Miki Sudo and Sonya "The Black Widow Thomas compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Miki Sudo eats her way to victory as the 2017 Women's Nathan Famous Hot Dog Eating Champion of the World after she consumed 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Carmen Ciccotti, left, and Joey Chestnut compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut, left, and Matt Stonie compete in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win during Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Women compete during Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win.(AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest participants wait backstage on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Juan Rodriguez stretch before for competing in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut gets in the zone before the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut ate 72 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim his 10th win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut prepares for the start of the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Mary Bowers does her make up after competing in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Miki Sudo won after eating 41 hotdogs in 10 minutes to claim her fourth win. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)
Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, celebrates after winning the women's division of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Police remove animal rights activists as they try to protest at the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest won by Joey Chestnut, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, marking his 10th victory in the event, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Miki Sudo, center, competes in the women's division of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in New York. The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win her fourth straight title. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
George Shea, master of ceremonies for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, gives a sample of his introductions for the event, during the weigh-in for the 2017 contest , in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. At left is Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The woman's hot dog-eating champion Miki Sudo of Las Vegas talks about the upcoming 2017 contest during the weight in for the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Miki Sudo, Las Vegas the woman hot dog-eating champion is introduced before taking part in the weight in for the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Sudo is defending her title where she ate 38.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes in 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Eight-time men's champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds holds his championship belt during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. The current women's champ, Miki Sudo, of Las Vegas, is at right. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to the media after the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)
Current men's champion Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., holds a tray of hot dogs during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. Chestnut weighed-in at 221.5 pounds. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The current world hot dog eating champion, Joey Chestnut speaks to media after the Nathan's Famous Hotdog eating contest weight in on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. Chestnut weight in at 220.5 and will be defending his title from Matt Stonie who has defeat Chestnut in the past. (AP Photo/Michael Noble)

WASHINGTON — Photos from the 2017 Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held July 4, 2017, in New York.

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