Nothing says July 4th like the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but who are the winners throughout its glorious history? Let's get in to it!
Every year during the Fourth of July, a special event rolls around that rivals the likes of the Stanley Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, Daytona 500, World Cup, and Olympics combined. A competition that pushes the limits of the human body to the absolute brink. Yes, i'm talking about the Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island.
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As the best competitive eaters in the world descend on Brooklyn, New York to battle for this years title, we take a look back at the history the competition. From its top talent to the first iteration of the contest, here is a breakdown of Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest!