Joey Chestnut waits out rain, wins 16th Mustard Belt

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Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the reigning champion of Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

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overcame a weather delay and devoured 62 hot dogs and buns in only 10 minutes.

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Miki Sudo, the defending winner in the women's competition, downed 3912 hot dogs and buns to win her ninth Mustard Belt.

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The tournament was delayed for two hours by inclement weather that moved across Coney Island in New York City before the men could compete.

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After enduring the downpour and pondering whether the renowned competition would even continue, Chestnut exclaimed,

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In order to win the competition last year, he consumed 63 hot dogs and buns, but there was a break.

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