INFR: Navajo Nation Takes Home Nine World Titles
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November 6, 2023
Indian Wells, Ariz., cowgirl Janae Todacheenie waves to the crowd after winning the INFR world title in the breakaway event Saturday night at the Southpoint Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Todacheenie roped four draws in 10.49 seconds. (Photo/Quentin Jodie for the Navajo Times)
"We're here."
That was the response Evan Betony gave during the championship round of the 47th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo on Saturday night at the Southpoint Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Editor's Note: This article was first published by the Navajo Times. Used with permission. All rights reserved,
The Toadlena, Ariz., cowboy was asked about the Navajo Nation's dominance at this year's finals as the Diné contingent claimed nine world titles before a nearly sold-out crowd.
Betony won the bareback event by covering four draws with 320 points, which included a first-place finish of 85 points on Saturday night.
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