19-year-old Grady Young from Leader, Saskatchewan, has secured the top spot in the Pool B standings for bull riding at the Calgary Stampede, heading into Showdown Sunday with $14,400 in winnings. His father, former pro bull rider Blade Young, trained him from an early age. Grady aims for the $50,000 grand prize and represents Saskatchewan on this major rodeo stage.
Sask. teen makes big mark heading into Calgary Stampede bull riding final
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️19-year-old Grady Young from Leader, Saskatchewan, has secured the top spot in the Pool B standings for bull riding at the Calgary Stampede, heading into Showdown Sunday with $14,400 in winnings. His father, former pro bull rider Blade Young, trained him from an early age. Grady aims for the $50,000 grand prize and represents Saskatchewan on this major rodeo stage.
- 1 Earlier this week: Grady Young scored an 87 and a 91 on two bulls
- 2 Sunday: Showdown Sunday final at the Calgary Stampede
- Grady Young advances to the Calgary Stampede bull riding final
- Potential to win the $50,000 grand prize
- Represents Saskatchewan on a major rodeo stage
What: Grady Young, a 19-year-old bull rider from Leader, Sask., secured the top spot in Pool B standings at the Calgary Stampede and is heading to the final.
When: Earlier this week (scored 87 and 91); Sunday (Showdown Sunday final).
Where: Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Why: Young's skill, consistent performance, and high scores on tough bulls allowed him to accumulate the most winnings in his pool, positioning him for the final.
How: By scoring 87 and 91 on two of the toughest bulls in the country, despite getting bucked off during a midweek ride, and maintaining a calm and focused approach to each ride.