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Independence Day is upon us, and with is comes the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. This year the event is taking place in a private location due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it still aired live on ESPN.
The women’s contest aired first, starting just after 12:10 p.m. Mike Sudo was a heavy favorite, and she cruised to victory, setting a new women’s world record. She chowed down 47 hot dogs, edging Sonya Thomas’ previous record of 45.
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This was followed by the men’s contest where Joey Chestnut once again crushed the competition. He set a new world record on his final bite, finishing with 75 hot dogs and buns. He broke his previous record of 74, set in 2018. Darron Breeden finished a distant second with 42 hot dogs and buns. In setting the record, Chestnut surpassed his 1000th career hot dog in the contest.
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Joey Chestnut sets a new world record eating 75 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.pic.twitter.com/2w5mhLS3Wc