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Akiak, AK, USA
Michael Williams, Jr., 26, was born and raised in Alaska. Michael says, "I am Yupik Eskimo and I have lived in rural Alaska all of my life. My dogs are mainly Alaskan huskies. My reason for entering the Iditarod is...well, it has been a dream of mine to run the Iditarod. I have been running dogs since childhood and I have always loved to run and race sled dogs. My interest in running the race grew over the years as my family and I have participated in training and helping my father, Mike Williams, Sr., prepare for the race as well as keeping track of the race." Now Michael says he'd like to improve from his 2010 Iditarod, especially on a personal level. He attended the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward for a year and FMCT, studying carpentry. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, wood working, and playing guitar.
Sponsors: Akiak Native Community; Kokomut Corp, City of Akiak; GCI; Kusko 300 Race Committee; Bob Hickel; Williams/Ekomrak Family; Lynden Air Cargo; Arrowhead Fabrics; Paw Partners;

Photo © Jeff Schultz.

Michael Williams, Jr.

Akiak, AK, USA

Michael Williams, Jr., 26, was born and raised in Alaska. Michael says, "I am Yupik Eskimo and I have lived in rural Alaska all of my life. My dogs are mainly Alaskan huskies. My reason for entering the Iditarod is...well, it has been a dream of mine to run the Iditarod. I have been running dogs since childhood and I have always loved to run and race sled dogs. My interest in running the race grew over the years as my family and I have participated in training and helping my father, Mike Williams, Sr., prepare for the race as well as keeping track of the race."

Now Michael says he'd like to improve from his 2010 Iditarod, especially on a personal level. He attended the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward for a year and FMCT, studying carpentry. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, wood working, and playing guitar.

Sponsors: Akiak Native Community; Kokomut Corp, City of Akiak; GCI; Kusko 300 Race Committee; Bob Hickel; Williams/Ekomrak Family; Lynden Air Cargo; Arrowhead Fabrics; Paw Partners;

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