A Man Eats around 54 Hot-dogs in just 10 Minutes

According to the latest news, a 26-year-old man at New York ate about 54 hot dogs in just 10 minutes to win a popular annual eating competition.

It was the fourth consecutive win at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for Joey "Jaws" Chestnut from California. He consumed nine hot dogs ahead of his closest competitor.

Chestnut claimed the blazing heat - it was 34.4 Celsius - hampered his hot-dog-eating ability. Along with winning the prized mustard yellow belt, he also won $30,000. Last year, he set a world record after wolfing down 68 hot dogs.

Nathan's July 4 contest, which takes place on Coney Island, has been held every year since 1916 - except in 1941 when it was canceled to protest the war in Europe, and in 1971 when it was canceled to protest civil unrest.

About 20 participants stand side by side along a nine-meter table, as trays laden with hot dogs are brought to them. Cheered on by hundreds of supporters, they stuff their faces with bread and sausage, stopping only to breathe and take a sip of water.

So, How many can you eat? ;-)