Dan Seavey (musher)

Dan Seavey (1938 – May 8, 2025) was an American musher who was one of the initial participants in the original Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1973, finishing third. He donated his US$6,000 prize winnings back to the race committee to ensure the long-term success of future races. He competed in his final Iditarod race in 2012, finishing 50th.

He was the father of three-time Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey, and the grandfather of six-time champion Dallas Seavey.

Dan Seavey died in Alaska on May 8, 2025, at the age of 87.

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