Hot dog eating contest

Miki Sudo made history at the hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, setting a new women's record by devouring 48.5 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. This impressive feat secured her eighth consecutive win at the event, solidifying her status as a top competitive eater globally. The annual contest, a tradition since 1916, attracted a massive crowd eager to witness the spectacle. Sudo faced tough competition from renowned female eaters like Michelle Lesco and Sarah Rodriguez but…

Professional eaters will compete for the coveted mustard belt

Chicago's Marion Todd, left, and Marge Kraus were ambassadors during National Hot Dog Month in July 1957 and toured the nation to promote the beloved frankfurter. Here, they posed with a plate of 60 hot dogs, which at the time represented what the average American ate in a year. Their lovely hats were accented with a band of hot dogs smothered with mustard.

#206 on my life list: Compete at the Nathan's Famous July 4 hot dog eating contest. I competed in the women's division on Independence Day at Coney Island.

Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.

Hot dog eating is a serious Fourth of July sport. The Super Bowl of competitive eating begins this week, hosted by Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs on Coney Island – a tradition proudly held since 1916. The contest, however, is only one of many competitive eating events that the Major League Eating body – yes, a real council! – supervises year-round. Other cutthroat traditions include the Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Championship in Stockton, the Cannoli Eating Competition in New York's Little…

"I've got a couple years left in me. If Tom Brady can play in his 40s, I can make it to my 40s doing this," competitive eater Joey Chestnut says.

How Many Hot Dogs Did They Eat?! -- Concept: Linear and Quadratic Functions -- CCSS Standards: 8.F.3, 8.F.4, F.BF.1, F.BF.2, F-BF.2, F-LE.5

The competition was considered more wide open after the 16-time winner parted ways with the event's organizer, Major League Eating.

A hot dog is a food with a sausage in a partially sliced bun. It’s an iconic food. Next time you eat or see one, remember the funniest hot dog puns.