Nathan's 2012 Hot Dog Eating Contest

SI Staff | Jul 4, 2012

Nathan's 2012 Hot Dog Eating Contest /

Nathan's 2012 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Sonya (The Black Widow) Thomas stands on a scale as she's weighed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (L) during the official "weigh-in" FOR THE annual Nathan's Famous Coney Island 4th of July Hot Dog-Eating Contest. The photo was shot at New York's City Hall Park on July 3.

Thomas (seen here with Joey Chestnut at the weigh-in), weighs just 100 pounds, and will headline the Women's Hot Dog-Eating World Championship against 14 female eaters from the U.S. and Canada.

Defending champion Joey Chestnut hits the No. 68 mark at the competition.

Chestnut ate a record-tying 68 hot dogs to take his sixth straight Coney Island hot dog eating contest.

Sonya Thomas broke her own record by eating 45 hot dogs to take the crown.

Thomas beat her own record by gobbling down 45 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win the women's competition.

Thomas accepts the trophy and hearty applause after her win.

Thomas is carried through the crowd after winning her second consecutive women's competition.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg checks the weight of South Carolina hot dog eating champion and former Chicago Bears defensive tackle William (The Refrigerator)Perry at an official weigh-in ceremony for the 88th annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest in New York.

Published Jul 4, 2012

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