Every Fourth of July, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest produces astonishing numbers. Fans count hot dogs, cheer new records and watch the world's best competitive eaters push the limits of the human body.
But another number stands out after the contest ends: calories.
The champions in the men's and women's competitions consumed the equivalent of several days' worth of food in just 10 minutes. Their totals underscore the extraordinary physical demands of competitive eating, an event that has become a July 4 tradition at the original Nathan's Famous restaurant on Coney Island in New York.
This year's contest, held as the nation celebrated America's 250th birthday, once again showcased some of the world's top competitive eaters as they raced against the clock to consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible.
But another number stands out after the contest ends: calories.
The champions in the men's and women's competitions consumed the equivalent of several days' worth of food in just 10 minutes. Their totals underscore the extraordinary physical demands of competitive eating, an event that has become a July 4 tradition at the original Nathan's Famous restaurant on Coney Island in New York.
This year's contest, held as the nation celebrated America's 250th birthday, once again showcased some of the world's top competitive eaters as they raced against the clock to consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible.
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