Photos By: Bruce Cotler

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Miki Sudo, eight-time champion

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Miki Sudo, eight-time champion withe her Family

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut doing selfies with young fans

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut doing selfies with young fans

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut, George Shea, Miki Sudo

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Miki Sudo, eight-time champion withe her Family

New York, New York, Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the world, including top eaters from England, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Australia, were certified for competition at the Official Weigh-In Ceremony for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Miki Sudo, eight-time champion