FIRST WORD
THERE’S NO SECRET. I LOVE TO EAT, AND I LOVE DOING IT. I LOVE TO WIN, SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT MY BODY AND PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT.”
Joey Chestnut, the man called “Jaws,” according to the Associated Press, after winning the 101st Nathan’s Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday, his 10th victory in the event. Chestnut, the reigning champion, devoured 72 hot dogs during the 10-minute contest, breaking the record of 70 he set last year. Carmen Cincotti finished in second place with 62 hot dogs, while Matt Stonie placed third with 48.