Championship Sunday showdown at the Calgary Stampede – PHOTOS
Saskatchewan cowgirl Bertina Olafson turned the barrels in the fastest time of the week in just 17.247 seconds to become the 2021 Calgary Stampede Champion. Sean Libin for LiveWire
We’ve been down at the Calgary Stampede rodeo all week tracking the action.
Photographer Sean Libin has been capturing things for us down on the grounds, including the championship Sunday events.
Here’s a look at the final day of the Calgary Stampede rodeo.
Saskatchewan cowgirl Bertina Olafson turned the barrels in the fastest time of the week in just 17.247 seconds to become the 2021 Calgary Stampede Champion. Sean Libin for LiveWire
Stetson Jorgensen followed up a 4.0 time in Semi Final Sunday with a 4.7 second time in the Showdown to become the 2021 Calgary Stampede Steer Wrestling champion. Sean Libin for LiveWire
Brody Cress drew Special Delivery for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo Showdown and that’s exactly what he got. The Wyoming cowboy spurred his way to a 94.5 ride becoming the 2021 Saddle Bronc champion. Sean Libin for LiveWire
Texas roper Cory Solomon took to the Calgary Stampede Rodeo stage as champion after winning the Tie Down Roping event with a 7.3 second run. Sean Libin for LiveWire
Tim O’Connell scored a 90 point ride on Welcome Delivery and went on to score 93.5 in the short round to become 2021’s Calgary Stampede Bareback champion. Sean Libin for LiveWire
4 bull riders and 8 rank bulls faced off at the Calgary Stampede Showdown Sunday but only one cowboy stayed on for 8 seconds, riding Diamond Back to a score of 87.5, earning Jordan Hansen (Okotoks, AB) a championship title and a $50,000 cheque. Sean Libin for LiveWire