Jessie Holmes and his sled dogs rolled into Nome at 9:30 p.m. AKDT on March 17, crossing under the famous Burled Arch to screaming fans and securing his second straight Iditarod victory. He is one of six mushers to win the race consecutively since it began in 1973. This year’s Iditarod Sled Dog Race followed the northern route, covering roughly 1,000 miles from Willow to Nome. The race began on March 8, and it took Holmes just over 9 days to rea…
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