ProRodeo Sports News - March 17, 2023

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PRCA ProRodeo photo by Larry Smith Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey had a memorable 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on the way to winning a world championship. Hanchey on memorable 2013 NFR The Sulphur, La., tie-down roper, set the NFR average record with an 80.1-second time on 10 head on the way to winning his first world title. Hanchey also became the first cowboy from Louisiana to win the tie-down title. 34

Olin Young 1936-2023

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Legendary steer roper and tie-down roper Olin Young, a ProRodeo Hall of Famer, passed away Feb. 23 at age 86. Young became the first man to win four average titles in tie-down roping at the National Finals Rodeo. He also won three National Finals Steer Roping average crowns.

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