March 29, 2024

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2008 Jr. Iditarod » Mushers » Jeremiah Klejka

Jeremiah Klejka

Hometown: Bethel, Alaska


Biography

Jeremiah Klejka, 17, has competed in the last two Jr. Iditarod races. His sister, Jessica, became the Jr. Iditarod champion in her fourth Jr. Iditarod in 2008. Jeremiah says he started mushing with his older sister when he was six. A junior at Bethel Regional High School, he participates in band and cross country and says he enjoys reading and running. He plans to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks following graduation and says he will continue mushing.

Sponsors

Ron & Janet Kaiser & family
Myron & Sue Angstman family
Bob Sept, DVM
Klejka family
Linwood & Cathy Fiedler
Diana & Bruce Moroney

Sam Deitle & family
John MacDonald
Bev Hoffman
Kaiser family
Pat Barrett