Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

13 women and 17 men will compete in the Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest today, July 4th at 11 AM in Coney Island New York! Yesterday, the top 4 favorites weighed in at New York City Hall.

The two favorites on the men's side are Joey Chestnut, the defending champion, who has won the competition 7 times and  who ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes to set the record, and 22-year-old Matt Stonie, who finished second last year. Chestnut is hoping to eat 72 this year.

On the women's side, it's expected to be a battle between Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas who will defend her title against Miki Sudo. Last year Thomas ate 36 3/4 hot dogs in 10 minutes. This year she's hoping to devour 45.

The winner receives the mustard championship belt and $10,000.

Here's last year's contest