Joey Chestnut took back his title and set a new record at the 2016 Nathan's July Fourth hot dog eating contest.

The 32-year-old ate 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes—the most ever at the annual competition. Chestnut had won eight straight championships before being upset last year by Matt Stonie.

Chestnut said the upset by Stonie,

woke up a sleeping giant

In addition to winning the $10,000 prize, Chestnut now holds the record with 70 hot dogs.

 

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