Jessie Holmes Wins Back-to-Back Iditarod

0:00This is Corey with The Story, here with your quick two-minute update from Anchorage News today. Jesse Holmes has done it again, claiming his second straight I did a ride title. The veteran musher crossed the finish line, and known late Tuesday night, after tackling the full traditional course from Willow. This grueling 1,000-mile race tested him with tough weather and competition. But he stayed strong at the front. Holmes took the lead midway through, passing Paige's drive knee between Kripple and Ruby. His move earned him the first to the Yukon prize, a fancy five-course meal. He held that top spot all the way to the end. Fans and fellow muskers are buzzing about this repeat win. Last year, Holmes triumphed on a shorter revised route starting from Fairvanks. Now he joins just two others, Susan Butcher and Lance Mackie, who have pulled off back to back I did a ride victories. Holmes has a solid track record, with Top 10 finishes in seven of his nine starts. His last five races all landed in the Top 5, building up to this big moment.

1:00As a star on the show, Life Below Zero, he's now etched in the history books as a multi-time champ. This victory cements Holmes as a force in mushing. Officials say the race drew huge crowds despite the challenges, and eyes are already on next year. This story is made possible by our sponsor, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required, S-O-L-L-I.