For more news visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.com<br />Follow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision<br />Add us on Facebook ☛ http://facebook.com/NTDTelevision<br /><br />Yesterday Americans celebrated Independance Day. While some watched fireworks, some spent time with their families, some took part in a rather unique sport - competitave eating.<br /><br />July 4th, 2011! 235 years of American history has all lead to this moment. Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.<br /><br />[...]<br /><br />There's a change in the air. A subtle stir. Something electric moves through the crowd. As mobs shout for their favorite heroic eater, flags pierce the sky in joyous celebration. It's time to eat!<br /><br />This is the moment that separates the men from the boys, the carnivores from the vegetarians. <br />[...]<br /><br />Chestnut and Bertoletti are neck and neck. This is no longer a competition about eating, but a test of will.<br /><br />But it's a hot-dog-eat-hot-dog world out there, and there can be only one champion. When the dust and hotdog bits settle, Chestnut emerges victorious, 62 hotdogs fallen.<br /><br />[...]<br /><br />[Frank, Audience Member]:<br />"He represents the USA. He took it from Kobayashi in '07. Kobayashi has been winning from 2001-2006. He brought it back here to the US."<br /><br />[...]<br /><br />But not everyone was impressed.<br /><br />[...]<br /><br />[Joey Chestnut, Hot Dog Eating Champion]:<br />"He did a little thing on his own. It's no different from when I do a practice on my own and I'm able to beat a record in my house."<br /><br />[George Shea, Chairman of Major League Eating]:<br />"The world champion is crowned in Coney Island since 1916 and forever, it will always be."<br /><br />Also crowned in Coney Island this year: the first champion of the new women's category.<br /><br />Sonya "Black Widow" Thomas, who enjoyed the sweet taste of victory. She ate a Women's world record—40 hotdogs in just 10 minutes.<br /><br />Once again Jey Chestnut proves you are what you eat, and he is a wiener! Sorry I misspoke, a winner!<br /><br />This is Chris Chappell NTD News, New York.
