Dad drove the snake and me down the hill on Seavey Landing Road and stopped the car beside a thicket of evergreens and lilacs.

爸爸载着我和那条蛇下山上了西维公路，在一片常青树和紫丁香丛旁停下。

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Expect the "usual suspects, " including past champions, to be contending for this year's title, said Mitch Seavey, winner of the 2004 race. "Some of the younger guys are going to be a factor."

2004年的大赛冠军米奇•西维表示，争夺今年桂冠的参赛者中，除了往届冠军这类“一般热门赢家人选”外，“一些更年轻的选手正成为一股夺冠力量。”

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Mitch Seavey and 10 dogs crossed the Nome finish line to cheering crowds at 10:39 p.m.

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The Two Rivers veteran was followed 29 minutes later by 2004 winner Mitch Seavey of Seward and his 12-dog team.

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