Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s event.

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The latest edition of Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition is back this Fourth of July -- here’s how and when you can watch.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The White House party for the July Fourth holiday has the hallmarks of both happiness and commiseration.

Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday.

CNN imageThe two defending champs won the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Last year they watched the hot dog eating contest on TV, and daughter Vivian was "fascinated by it." Chestnut set a record last year after eating 74 hot dogs, but he fell short after eating 71 hot dogs this year. Sudo wolfed down 31 hot dogs this year, which is down from the 37 hot dogs she ate to win the competition last year and her personal record of 41 hot dogs. Lesco was once again the runner-up, consuming 26 hot dogs to win second place.