The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island has become one of the most popular 4th of July events in New York in recent years, attracting thousands of hot dog enthusiasts from all over the world. Lucky for us, Mobile Pictures correspondent Dave S. was there, armed with a press pass and a mobile phone. Below he maps out the contest.
The stage being prepared with some delicious Nathan’s hot dogs.
Rooftop snipers monitor the crowd for any unruly behavior.
Defending champ, Joey Chestnut holds his previous year’s Mustard Belt.
Here are various shots of the diehard, crazed fans that were in attendance.
This guy is getting a lot of unwanted attention.
The true stars of the show: Nathan’s all beef hot dogs.
Two seconds left, Chestnut knows he won with 68.
This was Chestnut’s first relaxing moment after the smoke had cleared. The champion rests in a hot tent filled with the smell of cooking hot dogs. Probably not the breath of fresh air he was looking for. The price of fame does not come cheap.
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