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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2009: Joey Chestnut Beats Kobayashi

By Michael David SmithJul 4th 2009 – 1:01PM

Wolfing down an incredible 68 hot dogs, Joey Chestnut defeated Japan's Takeru Kobayashi at the 2009 edition of the Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.It was the third consecutive victory for Chestnut, and Kobayashi, the six-time champion, once again finished in second place. Last year, Chestnut and Kobayashi...

Just in Case You'd Like Visual Proof That Joey Chestnut Really Loves Hot Dogs

By Ryan WilsonJul 4th 2008 – 4:04PM

It's the Fourth of July, which for many Americans, is a wonderful excuse to get drunk and stuff your face, all under the guise of celebrating freedom. And if you're a competitive eater, you can actually make a few bucks in the process. It's not exactly glamorous, but, hey, everybody's good at something, and for Joey...

Joey Chestnut Beats Takeru Kobayashi at Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Michael David SmithJul 4th 2008 – 12:53PM

American Joey Chestnut retained his world hot dog eating title today, beating Japan's Takeru Kobayashi in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island.Kobayashi had won the event every year from 2001 to 2006 before Chestnut dethroned him last year. Now Chestnut is the champ again, after an epic battle that...

Kobayashi vs. Chestnut Hot Dog Live Blog

By Michael David SmithJul 4th 2008 – 11:53AM

There's no greater rivalry in sports today than that between Japanese competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi and the American who dethroned him at last year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Joey Chestnut. So when they take to the table again this afternoon at Coney Island, we'll be live blogging the...

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WATCH: Kobayashi Drinks An Insane Amount Of Coffee

By Carey Polis May 09th 2012 - 08:51AM

Those that follow the competitive eating circuit know that Takeru Kobayashi is a serious contender when it comes to eating large amounts of food in short periods of time.

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  • 05/16/12 Kobayashi's coffee video might make you nauseous Source: Pop Candy - USA Today For Takeru Kobayashi 's sake, I hope the following video is a hoax -- but I don't think it is.
  • 05/13/12 Takeru Kobayashi Is Caffeine Monster Source: Hollywood Rag Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi is at it again!
  • 05/13/12 Kobayashi -- I Drank 42 Cups of Coffee ... And Didn't... Source: TMZ Competitive eating monster Takeru Kobayashi downed a gut-busting 42 CUPS of coffee for his latest food stunt -- but his rep tells TMZ, the chowdown champ handled the massive caffeine jolt like a champ ... in fact, he didn't even have to poop.
  • 05/11/12 Kobayashi goes for world record in Chester today Source: Philadelphia City Paper - Philadelphia PA Japanese mega-masticator Takeru Kobayashi , whose last visit to Philly saw him crushing Osteria and Garces Trading Co. food with The 700 Level and Philly Mag , is back in town today with the aim of breaking his own cheesesteak-consumption mark.
  • 05/09/12 WATCH: Kobayashi Drinks An Insane Amount Of Coffee Source: Comedy 23/6 - Huffington Post Those that follow the competitive eating circuit know that Takeru Kobayashi is a serious contender when it comes to eating large amounts of food in short periods of time.

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