Dallas Seavey crossing the finish line at 4:13 am ADT
Congrats to Dallas Seavey, of Willow, Alaska, for winning the 2015 Iditarod in 8 days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and 6 seconds. It was his third victory in The Last Great Race in the past four years. His father, Mitch, won the race in 2013 and finished second in this year’s race.
Dallas Seavey with lead dogs Hero & Reef in Nome
Dallas Seavey and his strong team of Alaskan Huskies will take home the $70,000 first place prize and a new truck.
“As long as you take care of the dog team and make good decisions, good things will happen, We loved every second of it.” —Dallas Seavey
Photo credits: Loren Holmes/ADN; Graphic credit: Daily News-Miner