(Bumped & Modified originally posted June 27)

The following people won a slot in the 2010 Nathan’s finals by winning a qualifier. The second column is the number of hot dogs eaten in the qualifier (click on the names to see their contest history)

Allen Goldstein received a slot by leading the wild card standings. Here are the wild card standings according to results in the eatfeats datbase (qualifier winners not listed):

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update July 1 The sports / athlete gossip blog Deadspin did a post about the controversy after receiving a tip from Dave Wagner “Sam” containing this quote from Rich Shea:

The officials at this particular qualifier reviewed Crazy Legs Conti’s eating area and determined a deduction should be made for detritus. After the deduction, Conti’s total was still enough to win the event. The ruling stands and Conti will compete in Coney Island on July 4th.

update June 30 Sammy Bee served as a contest judge and emailed a post contest picture of Conti’s plate & cups:

update June 29 Space Pirate Queen has a flickr gallery with videos of the contest

update June 28 pt 2 Runner-up Adrian Morgan has posted a comment.

update June 28 Dave Wagner has posted the uncut video to youtube Part 1 | Part 2

update #4 NC Times has an article

update #3 DL Wagner has a blog entry and video from the qualifier focusing on Crazy Legs Conti.

update #2 The OC Register has an article

update The MLE facebook has the top 5 (Part 1 | Part 2 )
1) Crazy Legs Conti 25
2T) Adrian Morgan 22
2T) Brian Subich 22
4) Damon Wells 21
5) Ron Koch 19
? Shawn Kirby 9

OCRegister has a preview of the Nathan’s qualifier in Escondido, California listing Shawn Kirby, Damon Wells, Crazy Legs Conti and Adrian Morgan as expected entrants.

Kevin Ross and Matt Cohen will also compete and did an interview on the Scott and BR show. (podcast)

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Obsessedtv.com has a video of an interview with Crazy Legs Conti (via twitter)

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update #3 Results from http://twitter.com/rpshea/status/1680901215

1. Crazy Legs Conti 25 HDB
2. Ralph (RJ) Frasca 14 HDB
3. John Gerrish 12 HDB

update #2 97.9 has announced the contest is over, but did not mention the winner

update http://www.979cprrocks.com/ is broadcasting from the qualifier site.

Rich Shea is on the gulf coast and will post results from the Nathan’s qualifier on http://twitter.com/rpshea

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Juliet Lee has updated her WriteNow page which reports that she will appear in an episode of My Life in Food on the Food Network along with Pat Bertoletti and Crazy Legs Conti. The program will document their preparation for the 2008 Nathan’s finals. The expected broadcast date is January 10.

The program page on the Food Network’s website has the following description:

My Life in Food takes an intimate look at individuals whose lives have been transformed through food. From people with debilitating food phobias, to those searching for a fountain of youth through what they eat, to an entire city attempting to lose a thousand pounds, we examine the powerful force of food.

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