Joey Chestnut wins 7th contest with record 69 dogs

But the absence of longtime rival Takuru Kobayashi continues to cast a shadow on the Famous Nathan's Fourth of July event.NEW YORK – Joey Chestnut downed 69 franks and devoured his own record in the men's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest while Sonya Thomas defended her title in the women's competition. The San Jose, Calif., man known as Jaws ate one more wiener NEW YORK - Joey Chestnut has downed 69 franks and devoured his own record in the annual Coney Island hot dog eating contest. The San Jose, Calif., man known as Jaws scarfed down the dogs and buns to win the Fourth of July men's contest. He takes For everyone currently eating themselves into a hot dog coma at their 4th of July barbecues, don't feel too bad -- competitive eater Joey Chestnut just downed 69 FRANKS at the famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island a

Read more ...