Joey Chestnut (2nd L) is announced the winner over Takeru Kobayashi of Japan (2nd R) at Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of New York July 4, 2009. Chestnut set a world record by eating 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 31 months ago

Joey Chestnut (2nd L) is announced the winner over Takeru Kobayashi of Japan (2nd R) at Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of New York July 4, 2009. Chestnut set a world record by eating 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

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