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NZ entrant takes on US hot dog comp rivals

New Zealander Nela Zisser says she can out-eat her rivals in the US July Fourth hot dog eating contest.

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams watches Joey Chestnut, left, and Matt Stonie, right, during a news conference to promote the upcoming Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest Friday, July 3, 2015, at Brooklyn Borough Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Source: AP

Four avid eaters, including a New Zealander, have hit the scales ahead of the United States' annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Coney Island's Nathan's Famous.

Reigning champion Joey Chestnut joined past winners at the weigh-in on Friday ahead of the 99-year-old Independence Day boardwalk tradition.

The hot dogs will be served on Saturday morning.

Chestnut tipped the scales at a hearty 230 pounds (104.33kg) while Michelle Lesco ranked the lightest competitor at 112 pounds (50.80kg).

New Zealand native Nela Zisser says she can out-eat her male counterparts. She previously won a pizza-eating contest.

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The event also featured a ceremonial stare down between the competitors.

Chestnut broke a world record in 2013 when he scoffed down 69 soggy dogs in 10 minutes.

As an eight-year champion, he holds the Mustard Yellow International Belt after eating 61 hot dogs at last year's contest.

This year, he'll face off against former champ Takeru Kobayashi.


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