NOME, Alaska-- Doug Swingley feels misunderstood.
The Lincoln, Mont., musher who successfully defended his title in the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race said Tuesday he knows his bluster leaves his Alaska competition cold. What he wants them to know is that it's nothing personal."It is my own competition with myself to do better," Swingley said shortly after winning his third Iditarod.
Swingley joins Denali Park's Jeff King, who took third place Tuesday night, and Martin Buser of Big Lake in the three-time winners circle. Susan Butcher of Manley, who last competed in 1994, has won four times. Rick Swenson of Two Rivers is the race's only five-time winner.
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Swingley is the only non-Alaskan ever to win the race during its 28 years.