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Joey ‘the Jaws’ Chestnut has set a new world-record, slamming down 68 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes. U.S. contender Joey Chestnut and Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi renewed their rivalry to eat as many hot dogs as possible in 12 minutes during Nathan’s annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island. The final score was Chestnut, 68, Kobayashi, 64. Kobayashi held the record for six consecutive years from 2001 to 2006. Chestnut gobbled down 66 hot dogs with buns in 2007 taking the title from Kobayashi. The two tied in 2008, but Chestnut emerged as victor after a dramatic five hot dog eat-off. Chestnut waddled away from this year’s win with $20,000 in prize money and the much relished Mustard Belt.  Chestnut said he was savoring victory just two minutes into the dog fight, after downing 23 dogs. “After the second minute I knew my body was cooperating,” Chestnut said. “It was such a good day. I’ve never eaten that many before.”
Before he had time to even digest his win, Chestnut said he thinks he can improve his record next year and hit the unthinkable 70-dog mark.
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