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flag Jessie Holmes won the 2026 Iditarod for the second year in a row, completing the 1,000-mile race in 9 days, 7 hours, and 32 minutes.

flag Jessie Holmes won the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race for the second straight year, becoming the third musher in the event’s 54-year history to repeat as champion. flag The 1,000-mile journey from Willow to Nome took nine days, 7 hours, and 32 minutes, with Holmes guiding his team across rugged terrain. flag His prize money reached about $80,000, boosted by a $100,000 contribution from Norwegian billionaire Kjell Rokke, who competed in a noncompetitive category. flag Another participant pledged $50,000 to youth sports programs. flag The race drew 34 competitors, one of the smallest fields in history, due to rising costs and retirements. flag One dog, Charly, died during the race; a necropsy is pending. flag The Iditarod faces ongoing scrutiny over dog welfare, though the race does not track fatalities.

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