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Defending champ Joey Chestnut sets record with 74 hot dogs
Takes home coveted Mustard Belt for the 11th time
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Reigning champion Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the men's competition of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest Wednesday in New York's Coney Island. The defending champion broke his own world record by eating 74 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
NEW YORK — Joey "Jaws" Chestnut extended his reign as champion eater at the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Wednesday, downing a record 74 wieners and buns in 10 minutes to take home the coveted Mustard Belt for the 11th time.
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