Nathan's Champ!!

Joey Chestnut scarfed down a whopping 68 hot dogs for a new worlds record and captures his third straight Nathan's July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island.

Chestnut, hoisted the American flag and then stood proudly like an Olympic athlete as "The Star-Spangled Banner" played following his 68 to 64 1/2 dog victory over his archrival, six-time titleholder Takeru Kobayashi.

"This is great," Chestnut told ESPN, which broadcast the 10-minute contest live. "After the second minute, I knew that my body was cooperating and it was going to be hard to beat me."

The champion said he planned to celebrate his victory Saturday night with a lighter touch: a cobb salad with ranch dressing.

I wonder if these guys use wet wipes??