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Women's Reining Champion Miki Sudo of Tampa was present at the weigh-in on Wednesday.

Her husband, Nick Wehry of Tampa, with his red, white and blue mohawk, is the fourth best eater in the world.

The couple met and fell in love during an eating contest.

The third Floridian is 29-year-old Ellen Straub from Palm Bay. She is making her “Nathans” debut.

However, some will put a big asterisk in the record book this year because reigning champion Joey Chestnut was disqualified from the competition.

He signed a sponsorship deal with a competing hot dog brand.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on Thursday, July 4. The women's competition begins at 11 a.m. and the men's competition begins at noon. Both men and women will compete for the $20,000 cash prize and the Yellow Mustard Belt.

Can the Florida couple make it to Coney Island? Find out tomorrow.

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