Tuesday, 22 July 2014

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Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!


Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?
The Hot dog eating contest which is now streamed live on the ESPN channel, has become a July 4th tradition - one that is watched by millions of people every year.

How many hot dogs did he eat?

He ate 61 franks in the time of ten minutes which is a lot to eat in that amount of time.

How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year? 
Prior to this year Joey Chestnut has won 7 years in a row and he is now holding the title of winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

What significant event occurred before the contest began?
Back before Joey Chestnut was holding the title of the Hot Dog eating contest there was a Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow'. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

What happened in the women's contest?
Sonya 'Black Widow' Thomas did not fare as well she was a 3 time defending women's champion. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!


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