Congratulations to the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo Champions

The International Lineman's Rodeo Association just announced the winners of the 2025 competition.
Oct. 20, 2025

At the International Lineman's Rodeo awards banquet, Dale Warman, one of the founders of the Rodeo, said this year was the biggest event in its history. A record number of competitors and spectators came out on Oct. 18 to celebrate the tradition of the line trade. 

A total of 1,234 competitors--including 290 journeyman teams and 364 apprentices--worked to complete each event as quickly as possible with no deductions. To see the full list of winners, visit the International Lineman's Rodeo website

Also, check out the top 10 in the apprentice and journeyman divisions below. For more coverage, stay tuned to our Electric Utility Operations page and the Line Life Podcast

Top 10 Journeyman Team Champions

The Sturgeon Electric/IBEW Local 47 team of Dan Jameson, Enoc Verdin and Joe Maynes climbed to the top of the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo competition after sweeping the contractor division. 

Top Apprentices

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