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Joey Chestnut, 'Black Widow' top (hot) dogs

Originally published: July 4, 2013 10:27 AM
Updated: July 5, 2013 12:38 AM
By The Associated Press

Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth

Photo credit: AP | Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns. (July 4, 2013)

Joey Chestnut has downed 69 franks, devouring his own record in the annual hot dog eating contest.

The San Jose, Calif., man known as Jaws scarfed down the dogs and buns to win the Fourth of July contest. He takes home $10,000 and a mustard-yellow champion's belt. Second place went to Matt Stonie with 51 hot dogs.

Chestnut's total beat his personal best by one wiener. Last year, he won...

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