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The 2026 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest took place on July 4, 2026, at Coney Island, Brooklyn in New York City. Participants in the event included Miki Sudo from Tampa, Florida, as well as Joey Chestnut, Patrick Bertoletti from Chicago, Illinois, and James Webb from Sydney, Australia. These competitors gathered in the U.S. to take part in the annual competition, as documented by REUTERS photographer Jordan Tovin during the holiday celebrations.