Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — PICS

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July 4, 2018 1:45PM EDT

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Ten-time and defending Nathan’s Famous Men’s Hot Dog Eating Champ Joey Chestnut poses with the championship belt during Nathan’s Famous International Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in at the Empire State Building. On July 4, 2018, the reigning champion was crowned Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest winner at the annual competition at New York’s Coney Island Boardwalk. Joey wowed fans when he ate a whopping 74 hot dogs, beating his record of 72 dogs from 2017. He proved he’s just as focused as ever by not taking one break in between dogs during the 10 minute time frame. Of course, winning his 11th mustard belt wasn’t the only achievement as he also took home $10,000 for coming in first place. Needless to say — the annual event is a tradition. The first contest dates all the way back to 1916. Click through the gallery to see all of the standout moments from the 2018 hot dog eating contest!

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Ten-time and defending Nathan’s Famous Men’s Champion Joey Chestnut holds a plate full of hot dogs!

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Carmen Cincotti and Joey Chestnut pose in a stare-down at the Empire State Building.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Women’s champion Miki Sudo eats 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes to defend her title.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Women’s champion Miki Sudo defends her title by eating 37 hot dogs in just 10 minutes at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Carmen Cincotti, Joey Chestnut, and George Shea joke around during Nathan’s Famous International Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in at the Empire State Building.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Miki Sudo celebrates are defending her title.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Women’s champion Miki Sudo has won the title in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — A look at the women’s portion of Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Just look at all those hot dogs!

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2018 — Fans dance to the music ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

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