Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, consuming nearly 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Since 1972, the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held in Coney Island, New York, every Fourth of July. Contestants attempt to eat as many hot dogs as they can within 10 minutes. This year’s winner, Chestnut of Indiana, consumed 70 and a half hot dogs within the time limit, reclaiming the Mustard Belt for the 17th time.
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