Near Photo Finish - The New Beargrease Champion!
Grand Portage, Minnesota - Erin Letzring becomes the first female musher to take the crown at the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon since in 1998!
Around 6:20 PM. Erin completed the 300-mile racing. Beating the 2020 champion with only 7 seconds. A near photo-finish in the mushing sport.
First time racing in the Beargrease
Letzring managed to stay among the top teams since the very beginning of this years race. As a extra great achievement she also gained the victory in her rookie year.
Last Years Champ Not Far Behind
Videos from Grand Portage shows a thrilling photo-finish as Ryan Redington crosses only seconds behind Erin Letzring. Redington finished with 7 of his original 12. He said he was very proud of his team, but that they sadly got out-dogged