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Story summary
- Jessie Holmes, a former reality TV star, won the 2026 Iditarod, his second title.
- He finished in Nome after 9 days, 7 hours, and 32 minutes with a team of 12 dogs.
- Holmes credited lead dogs Zeus and Polar for their performance.
- He earned about $80,000, boosted by prize money from Norwegian billionaire Kjell Rokke.
- The race faced criticism from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals after one dog died.
