Jessie Holmes wins 54th Iditarod, claims back-to-back titles

There’s a repeat champion in the Iditarod. Jessie Holmes, the reigning champion, has won the 54th Iditarod, going back-to-back in dominant fashion.

Holmes led the race nearly the entire way, reaching every checkpoint first, including White Mountain, where he took his final mandatory eight-hour rest before the last leg to Nome.

He later passed through Safety Roadhouse on Tuesday afternoon before making his way to the finish line…

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