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Coney Island

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Weigh-in for Nathan's Famous hot dog-eating contest

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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, break records

Joey Chestnut has won the men's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, while Miki Sudo took the crown for the women's Saturday.

  • Jul 4, 2020

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Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut scores 12th win, devouring 71 hot dogs

Devouring an impressive 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes, defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut won the coveted Mustard Belt for the 12th time.

  • Jul 5, 2019

James Coney Island dishing up 96 years of history this 4th of July holiday

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Joey Chestnut eats 70 hot dogs, 17 more than Matt Stonie, to win Nathan's title

Joey Chestnut downed 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes on Monday, beating Matt Stonie by 17 dogs to win the contest at Nathan's Famous on Coney Island.

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