Rookie Wins Junior Iditarod

CBS 11 photojournalist John Thain catches the next generation of mushers in action

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By Photojournalist John Thain

Story Created: Feb 26, 2013 at 3:11 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Feb 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM AKDT

WILLOW – CBS 11 photojournalist John Thain introduces you to young mushers who might just be our next generation of Iditarod champions. Thirteen teenagers took part in the Junior Iditarod. Sixteen-year-old Noah Periera, of New York, won the Junior Iditarod and will drive the first sled down Fourth Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod on March 2.
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