Six-time eating champ Takeru Kobayashi will sit out this year’s Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating competition on Coney Island due to a contract dispute with event organizers. But that doesn’t mean he’s out of the picture. Kobayashi will compete against his challengers remotely via a live satellite feed of the contest on the roof of 230 Fifth, a Manhattan bar. And while we don’t you advise you try and top Kobayashi’s personal record of 64 hot dogs in 10 minutes, check out our exclusive look at his time-tested technique.
KOBAYASHI IS BACK
Hot dog eating champ will compete remotely
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