Mitch Seavey wins Iditarod 45 in record-setting time

Mitch Seavey heats water at Kaltag. (David Poyzer / KTVA) Mitch Seavey pulls through Nulato. Mitch Seavey arrives in NulatoMegan Edge/KTVA
Mitch Seavey glided into Nome with ease Tuesday, pulled by 11 of the 16 dogs he started the race with. This is the third Iditarod championship for the 57-year-old from Seward.
His official time was 8 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds. He received a check for $75,000 and a new Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Mitch Seavey on the winner’s podium i