Jesse Brown sets earnings record in steer wrestling ahead of NFR

Jesse Brown from Baker City, Oregon, has finished the regular rodeo season at the top of the steer wrestling standings. With over $236,000 in earnings, Brown has set a new record, surpassing the previous mark of just under $200,000. He will compete at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this December, alongside fellow Oregon competitors Dalton Massey and Mike McGinn, who also made the top 15. Brown, a former WSU football player, aims to capitalize on his lead after finishing third in the NFR in 2023 and 2025. He expressed his determination to secure a world title this year.

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