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Nathan's Champ Scarfs 68 Dogs to Defend Title

Joey Chestnut retains his belt in Nathan's annual contest

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(Newser) – Champion eater Joey Chestnut pulled off a three-peat by downing 68 hot dogs in Nathan's Coney Island contest yesterday, the New York Daily News reports. Chestnut's rival Takeru Kobayashi consumed a mere 64 franks in the annual faceoff. There was little suspense during the 10-minute bout, as Chestnut developed a two-dog lead right out of the gate.

"I knew it would be hard to beat me," said Chestnut. "After the second minute I knew my body was cooperating. It was such a good day. I've never eaten that many before." A spectator added that "as a doctor, I can say this is probably not healthy, but it's fun to watch."

The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest is held in Coney Island in New York, Saturday, July 4, 2009.
The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest is held in Coney Island in New York, Saturday, July 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Yanina Manolova)
Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest reacts to finishing 68 hot dogs at Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest.
Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest reacts to finishing 68 hot dogs at Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest.   (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Takeru Kobayashi, of Nagano, Japan, shows off his full stomach after losing the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest to defending champ Joey Chestnut.
Takeru Kobayashi, of Nagano, Japan, shows off his full stomach after losing the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest to defending champ Joey Chestnut.   (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, poses for photos with his championship belt.
Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, poses for photos with his championship belt.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, closes in on the world record Saturday, July 4, 2009, in New York.
Joey Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, closes in on the world record Saturday, July 4, 2009, in New York.   (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
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DeniseVB
Jul 5, 09 10:27 AM CDT
Reading the title of this article made me gag ... is this "sport" still being covered live on ESPN ? Reply
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Caps
Jul 5, 09 11:33 AM CDT
What a waste, with so many hungry people in the world. Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jul 5, 09 12:13 PM CDT
Should steroid use be investigated in this heavily commercialized sport of wieners? Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jul 5, 09 12:17 PM CDT
I heard Larry Craig was going to enter this year. Reply
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paul123
Jul 5, 09 1:38 PM CDT
Good God, I'm stuffed after 2, although those have a bun and "fixins". Reply
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