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Parker Kenick Earns First in Alaskan High Kick at WEIO 2024, Sets Sight on World Record
Parker Kenick extends his right foot to tap a ball tied to a string above the ground. The third-time participant in WEIO earned a score
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Local Athletes, Competitors Shine at WEIO 2024
Regional residents descended on Fairbanks last week to take part in WEIO 2024. The annual event that began in 1961 celebrates native sports and culture.
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‘Da Boiz’ Take Home Da’ Prize at 2024 River Raft Race
The sharp burst of a start gun sent adrenaline into the veins of close to 50 river rafters. Split into 10 teams, the competitors held
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Patrick Landback Wins Gold Dust Dash 5k Race
Waves crashed just feet away as a row of runners lined up on Nome’s East End Beach. Veronica Perez, a Summercise Intern for Norton Sound
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2x State Champion: Orson Hoogendorn Reflects on Standout Year, Looks to the Future
Nome-Beltz High School’s Orson Hoogendorn earned first place in the 400m Division 2 State Championship in late May. Hoogendorn entered the final race after setting
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Cannonball Run 2024 Brings Mix of Youth and Experience to Storied Snowmachine Race
The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball