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Here’s What It Looks Like To Devour 61 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes

Here’s What It Looks Like To Devour 61 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes

Nathan's Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest Coney Island — Joey Chestnut, the defending champion and a world record holder, devoured a total of 61 hot dogs for his eighth title.Peter Foley—EPA

July 4, 2014 3:07 PM EDT

Contestants Joey Chestnut prepares to compete in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York — Joey Chestnut prepares to compete in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, July 4, 2014. Eric Thayer—Reuters

Nathan's Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest Coney Island — Champion eater's Joey Chestnut, center, Matt Stonie, right, and Tim 'Eater X' Janus, left, compete in Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island, July 4, 2014.Peter Foley—EPA

Tim Janus, Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie — Tim Janus, center left, Joey Chestnut, center right, and Matt Stonie, second from right, compete during the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest.John Minchillo—AP

Nathan's Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest Coney Island — Joey Chestnut, the defending champion and a world record holder, devoured a total of 61 hot dogs for his eighth title. Peter Foley—EPA

APTOPIX Hot Dog Contest — Jon Herzog, center, cheers at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest at Coney Island. John Minchillo—AP

Men's division winner Joey Chestnut competes in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York — Joey Chestnut consuming hot dog #58. Eric Thayer—Reuters

Contestants Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie compete in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest at Coney Island — Joey Chestnut, left, and Matt Stonie, right, at the final moments of the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest at Coney Island.Eric Thayer—Reuters

Tim Janus, Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie — Joey Chestnut, center, reacts alongside Tim Janus, left, and Matt Stonie, right, after consuming a total of 61 hot dogs in ten minutes.John Minchillo—AP

Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest Held On New York's Coney Island — Joey Chestnut, right, and George Shea celebrate after Chestnut wins the 98th annual 2014 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.Kena Betancur—Getty Images

Joey Chestnut — Joey Chestnut raises his fist in the air after winning. John Minchillo—AP

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