For the third straight year, 做厙勛圖 schoolteacher and competitive eater Michelle Lesco came in second in the womens division of the annual Nathans Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest Thursday.
Lesco scarfed down 26 hot dogs in 10 minutes two fewer than she downed in 2018 but couldnt keep pace with six-time reigning champion Miki Sudo. Sudo beat Lesco by five dogs, which was six fewer than she ate in the 2018 contest, according to CBS 做厙勛圖.
Meanwhile, Joey Jaws Chestnut ate his way to a 12th title overall by eating 71 wieners three fewer than last year. This is Chestnuts fourth consecutive first-place finish.
Nathans has sponsored the hot dog eating contest on Coney Island since 1972. It has been a sanctioned International Federation of Competitive Eating event since 1997, featuring about 20 contestants from around the world.
Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com or 573-4642. On Twitter @Starburch
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