Most everyone has heard of Balto but he almost wasn't a part of the 1925 Nome serum run as his trainer didn't think he was ready. The real doggy hero was a 12 year old Siberian Husky named Togo who was well known for his lead dog abilities. While Balto garnered the fame for completing the final 55 mile leg of the run it was Togo and his team who ran the most treacherous 264 mile leg of the run. Insiders always knew the true hero was Togo and he was finally recognized for his heroic run, in 1983 his mounted body was given a place of honor at the Iditarod Race Headquarters.
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