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Japanese eater sets hot dog record at Coney Island
Takeru Kobayashi, 27, won the Independence Day hot dog contest at Nathan’s Famous in Brooklyn, devouring 53 3/4 franks in 12 minutes to extend his streak to six titles. Joey Chestnut led early but finished with 52 links, while Sonya Thomas and Eric Booker also competed.
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