Smyth, powerful dogs take third

Ramey Smyth out-hustled some of the best hustlers in the business to finish a career high third place in the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race — a feat all the more impressive because of the immense skills and powerful teams of all the mushers fighting for position this year. Read the full story.

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Exclusive Race Coverage

Schnuelle beats Steer in sprint for 10th
03/12/2008 As if one race down Front Street in the top 10 wasn’t historic enough, fans witnessed a second race to the finish line Wednesday, this one between Sebastian Schnuelle and Zack Steer.

Gatt coasts, almost too much, to sixth
03/12/2008 About the first thing Hans Gatt did when he set his hook under the burled arch was ask head checker Leo Rasmussen where Mitch Seavey was. Don’t worry, Rasmussen said, the race is over. He can’t catch you. “Don’t worry about where Mitch Seavey is.”

Anderson wins sprint to finish over Buser
03/12/2008 Ken Anderson, a former collegiate wrestler, wound up having just enough wind in his lungs and strength in his legs to power 44 seconds ahead of Martin Buser, claiming his career-best finish of fourth place in the 36th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Official Press Releases

03/12/2008 Allen Moore scratches in Shaktoolik
03/12/2008 Ramey Smith takes third in Iditarod XXXVI

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