Zeke Thurston

Zeke Thurston is a Canadian rodeo cowboy who specializes in saddle bronc riding. Thurston is the 2016 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion.

Professional career

Thurston competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit.[1] In 2016, he won the World Saddle Bronc Championship at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). He beat Jacobs Crawley by less than $3,000.[2] He solidified his crown by winning the average at the 2016 NFR as well as his first NFR go around.[3][4]

He is also a three-time winner of the $100,000 at the Calgary Stampede.[5]

Personal life

He is from Big Valley, Alberta.[6] Thurston attended Sheridan College.[7] His father Skeeter Thurston was a six time National Finals Rodeo qualifier.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Cowboy Biographies - Zeke Thurston". Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. www.prorodeo.com. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Thurston wins world; Proctor, Pruitt capture average titles at NFR | Rodeo". trib.com. 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  3. ↑ Moush Sara John. "Big Valley's Zeke Thurston crowned 2016 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion". Sylvan Lake News. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  4. ↑ Moush Sara John. "Big Valley's Zeke Thurston conquers NFR sixth go-round with personal best". Rimbey Review. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  5. ↑ "Zeke Thurston defends saddle-bronc title at Calgary Stampede | CTV News". Ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  6. ↑ "Big Valley's Zeke Thurston shows the saddle-bronc technique that won him last ye". Calgarysun.com. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  7. ↑ Ashleigh Fox. "Locals find success at 2016 NFR in Vegas - Local Sports, Sports". The Sheridan Press. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  8. ↑ Custom Search (2016-12-05). "World champions crowned at National Finals Rodeo | Rodeo news". billingsgazette.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
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