Return to Cheyenne
At 70 years old, Jonnie Jonckowski recalls how an injury led her to become a bull rider and fight for women in professional rodeos.
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At 70 years old, Jonnie Jonckowski recalls how an injury led her to become a bull rider and fight for women in professional rodeos.
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Jonnie Jonckowski stands at the center of rodeo history. After an injury ended her Olympic dreams, Jonckowski turned to bull riding. With a goal to become a top rider, she faced neglect and sexism in the women’s rodeo circuit. The ultimate challenge came when women were banned from professional rodeos. Jonckowski launched a media campaign, leading to women competing at Cheyenne Frontier Days. At this prestigious event, she aimed to prove women's place in rodeo.
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