DeeDee Jonrowe
Age: 55
Number of Iditarod races competed in: 27
Number of Iditarod wins: 0
Fact: A pioneering woman musher, DeeDee was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Three weeks after completing chemotherapy, she competed in the Iditarod, placing 18th.
Quote: On dog sled racing: "I've had back surgery, frozen my shoulder, broken my hand…I think I've had every single cold-related injury. I haven't had any amputations, but I have had severe frostbite on my fingers, cheeks and nose. I even frostbit my corneas some years ago."