Sonya ‘The Black Widow’ Thomas

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Thomas will compete Monday in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. The 100-pound, 5-foot-5 Alexandria resident is the women’s division favorite — she once ate 41 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Are you doing any special training to get ready for July 4?

No, I’ve been doing competitive eating for years. I don’t need to do special training. I just need to have my mind focused.

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