Libby N. Riddles, American sled-dog racer, trainer and breeder. Recipient Leonard Seppala Humanitarian award Alaska Airlines, 1985, Victor awards for excellence in sports, 1985; honored by Governor Alaska with proclamation of Libby Riddles Day, March 21, 1985; named Professional Sportswoman of Year, Sports Foundation New York, 1985; first woman to win 1,049 mile Iditarod Race.
Background
Riddles, Libby N. was born on April 1, 1956 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Willard Parker and Mary (Reynolds) R. Graduate high school, Saint Cloud, Minnesota Finished 18th place in Iditarod Sled-Dog Race, 1980, 20th place, 1981, completed and finished 1st place, 1985.
Education
Graduate, High School, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Career
With, 18th place Iditarod Sled-Dog Race, 1980, with, 20th place, 1981, with, 1st place, 1985. With, 7th place Kusko 300 Sled-Dog Race, 1982, with, 5th place, 1984.