Alexandria Woman Wolfs Down 36 hot dogs

Sonia Thomas is the second-ranked competitive eater in the world right now. She has 27 world records. She is also about 5'4" and maybe 100 lbs. "Seeing her eat 3 giant sandwiches in just a few minutes was one of the most surreal things i've ever seen," said one spectator.

The Black Widow strikes again.
 
A 41-year-old Alexandria woman has become a three-time Virginia Hot Dog Eating Champion,
 
Sonya Thomas, known as "the Black Widow"  wolfed down 36 hot dogs in 10 minutes Saturday during the competition at MacArthur Center in Norfolk., claiming the state title for the third time.
 
Thomas expressed disappointment she couldn't top her personal best of 39, The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot reported.

"You know, I'm not really that full. But we're eating so fast, it can make me sick," Thomas, who weighs 100 pounds, told the Pilot. "I could eat more if we had more time."

The Virginia contest, sponsored by Nathan's Famous Inc., has been held in Norfolk for seven years, according to an organization that oversees competitive eating events.