The 2013 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to commence on Independence Day, as Joey Chestnut and Sonya Thomas will look to defend their men's and women's titles in Coney Island.
The 4th of July is a time of celebration and eating. Mostly eating. Thursday will bring with it the marquee sporting event of every July 4th: the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Will Joey Chestnut successfully defend his title and walk away with the mustard belt for the seventh straight year? We'll find out very soon.