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Libby Riddles becomes the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Libby Riddles is an American dog musher, noteworthy as the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Riddles was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Willard and Mary Riddles, and moved to Alaska just before her 17th birthday.

Libby Riddles – American Dog Musher – Associated Links:

Libby Riddles: http://www.libbyriddles.com/about-libby.html
Libby Riddles | Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/news/libby-riddles-facts-biography-iditarod
Libby Riddles | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame: http://alaskasportshall.org/inductee/libby-riddles-victory/

Link to Photo Credit: Libby Riddles

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