John Baker of Kotzebue, Alaska wins the 2011 Iditarod. He broke Martin Buser’s record by 3 hours, making this the fastest Iditarod ever. Baker is the 1st Inupiat to win the race and is the 1st Alaska Native to win since Jerry Riley won in 1976. I have never seen so many people at the finish line to welcome in the winner. It is a huge day for the Iditarod, Alaska and the Alaska Native community.
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Way to go John – such a gracious winner. Scott – LOOKIN' GOOD.
Awesome day for the Naitve Alaskan community and for the rest of us watching online.
Love the Aliycam, thanks for sharing your experience! Will continue to follow SP!
Great racing by John. Definitely one for the record books, even if it wasn't the five-in-a-row record that people were predicting. Inspiring to watch.
Now let's bring those SPK teams home! Guessing about a 2 AM finish for the RED TEAM…
Go Aliy, Allen & Dogs!
Congratulations to native Alaskan John Baker!!!
It was a great win for him. I've followed John for many years along with a few others including Aliy and Dee Dee.
Well done John. Now, let's get Aliy and everyone else there! Go, Dogs, Go!