Int'l Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York

Joey Chestnut (front R) from California competes against Takeru Kobayashi from Japan during the International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, the United States, July 4, 2008. Joey Chestnut beat Takeru Kobayashi in overtime and won his second consecutive championship on the Independence Day of America. The contest has been held each year on July 4 since 1916, according to archives.

Joey Chestnut (2nd R, front) from California raises his arm after defeating Takeru Kobayashi (2nd L, front) from Japan during the International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, the United States, July 4, 2008.

Joey Chestnut from California holds a tray of hot dogs after defeating Takeru Kobayashi from Japan during the International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, the United States, July 4, 2008. Joey Chestnut beat Takeru Kobayashi in overtime and won his second consecutive championship

Spectators watch the International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, the United States, July 4, 2008

Spectators watch the International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, the United States, July 4, 2008.