Susan Butcher
American dog musher (1954–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Susan Bucher.
Susan Howlet Butcher (December 26, 1954 – August 5, 2006) was an American dog musher, noteworthy as the second woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1986, the second four-time winner in 1990, and the first to win four out of five sequential years. She is commemorated in Alaska by the Susan Butcher Day.
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Born | (1954-12-26)December 26, 1954 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | August 5, 2006(2006-08-05) (aged 51) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Colorado State University |
Years active | 1978-1994 |
Known for | Sled dog racing |
Spouse | David Monson |
Awards | Golden Plate Award Female Athlete of the Year |
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