After a record-breaking season, Martha Angelone solidified her legacy by earning her third consecutive Women’s Rodeo World Championship all-around world championship title. With a commanding performance on the final day in Fort Worth, Angelone claimed the prestigious title along with the coveted $20,000 cash bonus.
- Martha Angelone Doubles Up at WRWC: Wins Second All-Around Championship, Breakaway Championship
- Dream Come True: Martha Angelone Wins $70,900 and 2022 Women’s Rodeo World Championship Event Title in Fort Worth
The WRWC also officially announced its 2025 World Champions and the roster of athletes who have advanced to compete in the Championship Round at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, May 17. Each champion will walk away with a $60,000 prize.
Entering the WRWC with 35,595.68 all-around points, Angelone, of Stephenville, Texas, continued her reign in Pro Breakaway Roping. A 2.07-second run in Round 1 placed her third and earned $1,000. She followed with a 3.34 in Round 2 and stayed consistent through the semifinals. Finishing with 38,057.68 All-Around points, Angelone captured her fourth consecutive WRWC breakaway world championship, capping off one of the most dominant runs in event history.
Wylie Jo Hodges, of Bloomburg, Texas, rose through the Challenger Breakaway ranks with runs of 3.15, 2.37, and 2.19 seconds across three rounds. She earned $6,000 total and advanced from 2,963.00 to 9,261.00 points, claiming the Challenger Breakaway world championship
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About WRWC
The WRWC is the richest women’s-only rodeo event in the world, empowering female athletes across multiple disciplines to compete at the highest level. Since launching in May 2020, the WRWC has awarded more than $4.25 million in new money to women’s rodeo athletes. For more information about the WRWC visit https://womensrodeochampionships
