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Joey Chestnut Wins Sixth Title

That ties him with Kobayashi for most wins

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 4, 2012 12:10 PM CDT

(Newser) – In a result absolutely everyone saw coming, Joey "Jaws" Chestnut won his sixth straight Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest today, tying his own record by gulping down 68 hot dogs and buns. That ties him with Kobayashi for the most wins of all-time, according to Bleacher Report. Chestnut utterly chewed up the competition; second-place finisher Eater X managed only 52 dogs, just edging out Deep Dish Bertoletti's 51. Earlier, Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas repeated as champion in the women's competition.

Joey Chestnut raises his arm in victory after winning his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship in this July 4, 2011 file photo. He won again today.
Joey Chestnut raises his arm in victory after winning his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship in this July 4, 2011 file photo. He won again today.   (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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HANKHILL
Jul 4, 2012 8:53 PM CDT
I ATE TWO!
pg13
Jul 4, 2012 2:53 PM CDT
It's too bad Nathan's won't let Kobayashi compete without the contract restricting Kobayashi from any other eating events and endorsements. Barring Kobayashi is keeping the event from being huge worldwide.
deezy
Jul 4, 2012 1:49 PM CDT
and starving people everywhere cry...i feel bad for that guys toilet
 

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