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Dallas Seavey Wins 3rd Iditarod In 4 Years

Volunteers help raise the Iditarod finishers banner at the burled arch finish line on Monday. Dallas Seavey won the race Wednesday morning. Mark Thiessen/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Dallas Seavey Wins 3rd Iditarod In 4 Years

March 18, 2015 • The 28-year-old Seavey finished the race early Wednesday. He completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race in eight days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and six seconds.

Iditarod's Top Dogs Will Brave New Twists

Aliy Zirkle drives her dog team during the 2014 Iditarod. Emily Schwing/NPR hide caption

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Iditarod's Top Dogs Will Brave New Twists

March 6, 2015 • In the already challenging sled dog race, there has been a change in the normal route due to warm weather. The strongest veteran mushers size up their strengths that have prepared them to compete.

Iditarod's Top Dogs Will Brave New Twists

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