With 3rd win in row, Chestnut sets record at Coney Island’s hot dog eating contest

NEW YORK — Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat.

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  • nakedcookie Cost to Rebuild Coney Island for Phantom 2: $20 Million
  • tardis3 At the museum of the city of NY. Saw a great picture of Lucy The Elephant Hotel at Coney Island!
  • colinweir @thegizwiz Lucy the Elephant is in Margate, NJ. The one in Coney Island was designed by the same guy, but not named Lucy.
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  • stocdred Phantom Sequel: ten years later, he now haunts Coney Island; meets meddling kids.
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