See larger Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Kyle Nestel of Pembroke Pines, Fla. celebrates after being named third place with 19 hot dogs eaten during the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Kyle Nestel of Pembroke Pines, Fla. celebrates after being named third place with 19 hot dogs eaten during the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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