This year’s competition had already caused a stir after word that Kobayashi — who took home the title every year from 2001 to 2006 — would not be participating because of a contract dispute with Major League Eating. He watched from the stands.
Kobayashi was trying to prove he was better than other competitors, said Yuki James, one of Kobayashi’s handlers.
Chestnut won by consuming 54 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. The win — Chestnut’s fourth straight — was short of his 68-hot dog record set last year.
— Former hot dog eating champ arrested - CNN.com
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