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Big Valley Alberta's Zeke Thurston won Saddle Bronc for the 4th time. Lorraine Hjalte Photography
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It was a historical day on Sunday at the Calgary Stampede.

Breakaway Roping was introduced this year, giving women their second event to earn $50,000 in.

It didn't disappoint either, as Langdon Alberta's Shelby Boisjoli-Meged won it with a blistering time of 2.2 seconds.

Boisjoli-Meged was the only Canadian top nine finalist in the event.

There were a few more major Alberta moments from Championship Sunday.

In Saddle Bronc, Zeke Thurston from Big Valley, Alberta, won it again, for the fourth time, but his first since 2017.

Sitting in second in Saddle Bronc is Dawson Hay from Wildwood, Alberta. Hay won it in 2023, but he still takes home $20,000 from Sunday on top of his previous winnings. 

Finally, in Steer Wrestling, Provost, Alberta's Scott Guenthner won it all with a fast time of 3.7 seconds for his second title in three years.

Here are the Albertan and Canadian highlights from all seven events.

Breakaway Roping:

  • Shelby Boisjoli-Meged (Langdon, AB) - 2.2 seconds - 2025 Champion

Saddle Bronc:

  • Zeke Thurston (Big Valley, AB) - 92.50 - 2025 Champion
  • Dawson Hay (Wildwood, AB) - 90.00

Steer Wrestling:

  • Scott Guenthner (Provost, AB) - 3.7 seconds - 2025 Champion

 

Bull Riding:

  • Grady Young (Leader, Sask.) - came in first with an 89.50 in the round but was bucked off in the final round of three.
  • Dakota Buttar (Eatonia, Sask.) - came in 5th with an 87.00 in the round, so didn't qualify for the final three championship round

Ladies Barrel Racing:

  • There were no Canadians in the finals

Tie Down Roping:

  • There were no Canadians in the finals

Bareback:

  • There were no Canadians in the finals