Credit: Contestants compete in the local qualifier for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest, which took place this past Saturday at the Giant National Capital BBQ Battle downtown. (WTOP/Noah Frank)

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Before Coney Island, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier comes to DC