Just as Lance Armstrong's name is attached to Tour de France domination, Lance Mackey is becoming synonymous with winning the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
For many, completing the Iditarod is an amazing accomplishment, because numerous competitors are forced to drop out each year, but for Lance Mackey, anything less than victory is a dissapointment.
Mackey is considered one of the best musher's in the business. Crossing the finish line in Nome, Mackey has solidified his place in Iditarod history, capturing a record setting, 4th straight Iditarod championship.
More than just dominating their sport and sharing their given name, Mackey holds more in common with Lance Armstrong than many know. In 2001, Mackey beat throat cancer.
Although Mackey will never reach the rockstar status that Lance Armstrong carries across the globe, his accomplishments are no less impressive.
Congratulations to Lance Mackey and his team of sled dogs on winning The Last Great Race on Earth for the 4th straight year.
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