Joey Chestnut, 25, chomped down a record 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest Saturday at Coney Island, N.Y. Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., hoisted the American flag and stood like an Olympic athlete as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played after his record 68-to-64 ½ dog victory over his archrival, six-time titleholder Takeru Kobayashi, 31, of Nagano, Japan, in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Chestnut, 28 of San Jose, Calif., ate his way to a sixth straight win at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, downing 68 in 10 minutes in the sweltering summer heat to take home $10,000 and the mustard yellow belt. Thomas, of Alexandria, Virginia, downed 45 wieners to win the women’s competition. She reached her goal of eating 45 in the time limit – her age – and took home her own pink champion’s belt and $10,000.
The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest has been a New York City tradition for 97 years. Tens of thousands of spectators gather to gawk as contestants shimmy, slither and bounce as they dip hot dogs in water and cram them down their throats. For some, it’s a painful reminder of excess – especially as the U.S. battles a growing obesity problem. The American Medical Association opposes competitive eating, saying it’s harmful to the human body. In addition to beef, hot dogs include salt and various food additives.
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