Drone Footage of Thomas Waerner and Kjell Rokke approaching Galena
Kyle Prothe
March 13, 2026
11:21 am
Tom ends his Iditarod with a warm welcome in Nome. He is greeted by the race champion, Thomas Waerner. Johansen discusses his love for his
Thomas Waerner was the first into White Mountain, where he’ll rest for a mandatory 8 hours, before making his way to Nome.
Thomas Waerner is the first to arrive to the coast. He also receives an award for being the first.
Greg and Bruce live from Ruby checkpoint with special guests Thomas Waerner and Aaron Burmeister.
We talk with Thomas Waerner in Cripple who is always positive.
Diehl, Waerner & Burmeister all leave Takotna within 14 minutes of each other. All fresh off their 24 hour rest.
Thomas Waerner blew through McGrath with a happy dog team. He’s currently in 4th place.
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