Canada’s Zeke Thurston repeats as saddle-bronc champion at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — For someone who just turned 22, Zeke Thurston has loads of confidence.
Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., defended his title in the saddle-bronc finals at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday, the final day of the 10-day competition.
“I expect to win every time I get on,” said Thurston, who celebrated his birthday on Friday. “That’s kind of the mentality I have. Whether it goes that way or not is just kind of depending. I try hard and put it all on the table.”
“Shoot, it’s awesome,” said Thurston of competing in Calgary so close to his hometown. “I love being here in my home country.”