Checkpoint News: March 19, 2010

Jamaican Rookie makes History!

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March 19, 2010

Jamaican Rookie Makes History!

Oswald "Newton" Marshall is now an Official Iditarod Finisher!!

The 2010 Iditarod Field Narrows Down…

It's a race to Nome Alaska and the last two teams are only three checkpoints away from making it to Front Street! Right now Iditarod 2010 rookie, Celeste Davis is hanging on to the Red Lantern position in Elim. All mushers are expected to reach Nome by late tomorrow.

The First Jamaican Musher Arrives in Nome!

History was made tonight in Nome Alaska as the first Jamaican to ever run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has now found his way on to Front Street. Oswald "Newton" Marshall is one rookie with a very special story. He has done something that no other Jamaican has ever done. Tonight, Newton is an Iditarod Official Finisher! Congratulations Newton!!!

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