How can a musher be disqualified from the Iditarod?
There’s just so many reasons a musher may have for not continuing the race. Withdrawn means the decision was made for the musher. The decision is made by a 3 judge panel. Mushers can be disqualified for deliberately breaking the rules, cheating, or abuse of the dogs.
Who cheated in the Iditarod?
On Monday, four-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey was accused by The Iditarod Trail Committee of administering banned substances to four of his dogs prior to a race in March. Those dogs tested positive for the opioid pain reliever, Tramadol.
What happened to Aliy Zirkle Iditarod 2021?
Veteran Iditarod musher Aliy Zirkle evacuated to Anchorage after being injured on way into Rohn checkpoint. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – UPDATE, Tuesday morning: The Iditarod – via its public relations firm – has announced that Aliy Zirkle officially scratched from the 2021 race.
Why did Zirkle leave Iditarod?
Zirkle announced last month that she planned to retire from competitive sled-dog racing after the 2021 Iditarod. She had hoped to cross the finish line in first this year. “That’s what I want to do. I want to do that one more time, give it my best shot to win,” she said in a February interview.
Why did Aliy Zirkle scratch 2021 Iditarod?
The top woman competing in Alaska’s Iditarod sled dog race, Aliy Zirkle, has been forced out of the contest after suffering a concussion and other injuries on the trail two days into the event, organizers said on Tuesday. Details of the mishap were scarce in the immediate aftermath.
How old is Cindy Gallea?
67 years old
What are the Iditarod standings?
Finished
| Pos | Musher | Average Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Hide Will Troshynski Finishes First Iditarod Larry Daugherty Finishes Iditarod 49 | ||
| 29 | Joanna Jagow (r) | 3.56 |
| 30 | Sean Underwood (r) | 3.51 |