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2019 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Jun 28, 2021

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Joey Chestnut wins his 12th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after downing 71 dogs.
Joey Chestnut wins his 12th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by downing 71 dogs. Getty Images

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Joey Chestnut reacts after he wins the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest on July 4, 2019 in New York City.
Joey Chestnut reacts after winning the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4, 2019 on Coney Island. Getty Images

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Competitors consume hot dogs during the men's competition of Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in New York's Coney Island.
Competitors consume hot dogs during the men’s competition of Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in New York’s Coney Island. AP

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Juliet Lee, left, Miki Sudo, center, and Michelle Lesko, right, compete in the closing moments of the women's competition of the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, Thursday, July 4, 2019, at New York's Coney Island.
Juliet Lee, left, Miki Sudo, center, and Michelle Lesko, right, compete in the closing moments of the women’s competition of the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at New York’s Coney Island. AP

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Announcer George Shea commentates during the Nathan's July 4th hot dog eating contest.
Announcer George Shea commentates during the Nathans July 4th hot dog eating contest. Paul Martinka

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Sofia Defossey, 7, watches during the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in New York's Coney Island.
Sofia Defossey, 7, watches during the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in New York’s Coney Island. AP

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Miki Sudo reacts after receiving her trophy and belt for winning the women's competition after eating 31 hot dogs.
Miki Sudo reacts after receiving her trophy and belt for winning the women’s competition after eating 31 hot dogs. AP

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Juliet Lee, left, and Miki Sudo, right, compete in the women's competition of Nathan's Famous July 4th hot dog eating contest.
Juliet Lee, left, and Miki Sudo, right, compete in the women’s competition of Nathan’s Famous July 4th hot dog eating contest. AP

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Champions Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Miki Sudo, with announcer George Shea.
Champions Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Miki Sudo. Paul Martinka

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Cooking hot dogs at the 103rd annual Nathan's July 4th Hot Dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Cooking hot dogs at the 103rd annual Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog eating contest at Coney Island. Paul Martinka

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Hundreds gather at the Coney Island boardwalk to watch the contest.
Hundreds gather at the Coney Island boardwalk to watch the contest. Paul Martinka

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Nathan's held its first hot dog eating contest at Coney Island on July 4, 1916.
Nathan’s held its first hot dog eating contest at Coney Island on July 4, 1916. Getty Images

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Fans gather at the Coney Island boardwalk to witness the 103rd Nathan's July 4th Hot Dog eating contest.
Fans gather at the Coney Island boardwalk to witness the 103rd Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog eating contest. Paul Martinka

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George Cartolano, left, cheers with Justin Ruger, right, before the annual Nathan's Famous July 4th hot dog eating contest.
George Cartolano, left, cheers with Justin Ruger, right, before the annual Nathan’s Famous July 4th hot dog eating contest. AP

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