Most people cannot do much in 1.29 seconds. Shania Johnston is not “most people,” and in 1.29 seconds, she earned $6,100 and a seat in the Finals of The American Rodeo Central Regional Semifinals in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The 32-year-old breakaway roper from Durant, Okla., not only banked big on the run, but she may have made history on April 16. While it is difficult to confirm the run as a new world record, it is undoubtedly one of the fastest runs ever made in the sport.
The American Rodeo Central Regional Semifinals
Johnston, who topped Round 1 with a 1.67-second run, is no stranger to sub-two-second runs. She had earned two positions in the Semifinals, but unfortunately, she only caught one of her calves for each of those qualifications.
The top 10 cowgirls in the aggregate advanced to the Finals, so Johnston was out of the race on both of her opportunities. Fortunately, the Redemption Round offered her one more shot at moving on…