Former king of world 's most famous hot dog eating contest proposes before contest . Joey Chang eats 61 hot dogs in 10 minutes . He has eighth consecutive win , falls short of ninth . In women 's contest , Miki Sudo inhales 34 dogs to eclipse former champ .
Reigning king of world 's most famous hot dog eating contest proposes before contest . Joey Chestnut downs 61 hot dogs in 10 minutes . He secures eighth consecutive title , falls short of record . In women 's contest , Miki Sudo inhales 34 dogs to eclipse former champ .