As the US celebrated Independence Day on Saturday, many Americans all over the country were celebrating the fourth of July with many long-running traditions.

The star-spangled banner flew high, barbecue blowouts kept many of us well-fed, and red solo cups hosted some highly-competitive games of beer pong.

But most importantly, competitive eater Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut was once again named champion at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest for the 13th time.

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The 36-year-old took home the mustard-yellow belt after devouring a whopping 75 wieners and buns in just 10 minutes - smashing his own world record of 74, which he set during the 2018 contest.

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Turning a beetroot red while demolishing plates of the family favorites, at one point, 'Jaws' even managed to consume 10 hot dogs and buns in just 60 seconds during the contest.

Per news.com.au, Chestnut consumed approximately 21,750 calories on his route to victory.

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As time was called in the men's event, a very sweaty Chestnut stood up and walked over to a microphone, announcing: "There is still room."

Following the contest, he then added that he was "bloated" but "comfortable". He then said he was "ready to take a cold shower and go to sleep."

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In the women's event, 35-year-old Miki Sudo won her seventh straight Nathan's contest, setting a new women's world record after chomping down on 48.5 hot dogs and buns.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year's contest was moved from the boardwalk, on the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues, to a storage room in Nathan's.

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Contestants were handed their hot dogs by gloved assistants, as judges wore facemasks and practiced social distancing.

In response to competing without a live crowd, Chestnut admitted it was "hard" not having an audience in attendance. He added that by "minute six", he "really missed the crowd".

"They’re there pumped up, and I hit a wall and it took a little bit more work to get through it," he added.

Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest first took place on Independence Day in 1916,

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut breaks his own hot dog eating world record in July 4th contest