Jaws downs 74 hot dogs
DEFENDING champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns, which he downed last year at the same contest.
Miki Sudo downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women’s contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but beat second placegetter on 28.