Here Are Your Athletes One Step Closer to $1 Million at The American Rodeo

After competing in the West Region Finals in Las Vegas, these athletes are one step closer to competing on the largest stage in Western sports for a life-changing $1 million at The American Rodeo.

The American Rodeo

A total of 45 athletes have secured their spot in the American Contender Tournament Finals in Abilene, Texas, following the West Region Finals at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., held from Jan. 11-13. This puts them one step closer to competing for $1 million on the largest stage in Western sports at The American Rodeo, scheduled for Saturday, March 9, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, as part of The American Western Weekend presented by Teton Ridge.

After three days of intense rodeo action at the South Point Arena, the top five athletes in each rodeo discipline earned their place in the American Contender Tournament Finals in Abilene. Advancing athletes were judged on the five fastest times for timed events and a two-head aggregate for rough stock.

Taking place at Taylor Telecom Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, the American Contender Tournament Finals will mark the final leg of their journey. The athletes moving forward from the Finals will face off against world-class champions who secured top-five positions in the PRCA/WPRA world standings at the conclusion of the 2023 season. While ProRodeo athletes defend their champion status, aspiring cowboys and cowgirls will be pursuing the chance to advance to the ultimate high-stakes showdown and compete for the life-changing $1 million bonus.

The American Contender West Regional Finals Results:

Bareback Riding:

1. Garrett Shadbolt
2. Cole Reiner
3. Bradlee Miller
4. R.C Landingham
5. Darien Johnson

Breakaway Roping:

1. JJ Hampton, 2.32 seconds
2. Bailey Bates, 2.63
3. Anna Jorgenson, 2.84
4. Sutton Mang, 3.45
5. Jackie Crawford, 3.56

Tie-Down Roping:

1. Colton Farquer, 9.05 seconds
2. J. Cody Jones, 9.08
3. Colton Kofoed, 9.32
4. Tyler Forsberg, 9.43
5. Kala’i Nobriga, 9.94

Steer Wrestling:

1. Tyke Kipp, 3.88
2. Connor McKell, 3.97
3. Sawyer Strand, 4.04
4. Casey Collins, 4.51
5. Kade Greer, 4.55

Saddle Bronc:

1. Quentin “Q” Taylor, 169 points
2/3. Wyatt Casper, 168
2/3. Sawyer Eirikson, 168
4. Mitch Pollock, 167
5. Leon Fountain, 166

Team Roping:

1. Pedro Egurrola/Little Michael Camelot Jr., 4.80 seconds
2. Aaron Tsinigine/Denton Dunning, 5.33
3. Jake Clay/ Trey Yates, 5.39
4. Levi Simpson/Logan Cullen, 5.68
5. Tanner Tomlinson/Patrick Smith, 5.98

Barrel Racing:

1. Lisa Zachoda, 15.385 seconds
2. Kathy Grimes, 15.412 seconds
3. Darian Raupers, 15.613 seconds
4. Lakken Bice, 15.711 seconds
5. Kelly Yates, 15.789 seconds

Bull Riding:

1. Cody Teel, 166.5 points
2. Warlei de Oliveira da Silva, 146.75 
3. Rawley Johnson, 86 
4. Chase Dougherty, 3.25
5. Hayes Weight, 83

The American Contender Tournament’s West Region Finals will replay on Fox Sports 1 on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 p.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 18 at noon ET, and Sunday, Jan 21 at 8 a.m. ET, just before the Central Region action from Oklahoma City, airs at 10 a.m. ET. 

Tickets are available at americanrodeo.com.