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T-Rex World Championships in Washington with a brilliant start and finish


T-Rex World Championships in Washington with a brilliant start and finish

T-Rex fans with small arms and big dreams met in Washington state this week to compete for the big title at Emerald Downs.

The T-Rex World Championship races held in Auburn attracted over 200 dinosaur fans who completed the 100-meter race in full costume.

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According to Emerald Downs, nearly 6,000 people took part in the day’s festivities.

According to a Facebook post from Emerald Downs, separate races were held for dinosaurs of all ages, stating: “We have races for ‘Kids’ Dinos,’ ‘Dinosaurs’ Dinos (ages 50 and up), Dinos Ladies and Dinos Men.”

Two T-Rex racers compete against each other in front of spectators at the T-Rex World Championship.

Two T-Rex racers will compete in front of spectators at the T-Rex World Championship at Emerald Downs on August 17. (Emerald Downs)

Big winners of the day included Cheyn Tam-Switzer in the men’s race, Paislie Thompson in the women’s race and someone listed only as “Bob” won the 50 plus category.

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Among the children, “Royce” was the champion of the race in the age group 11 and under and Josias Colin took the prize in the category 12-16.

Two "little dinosaurs" Join us for the T-Rex World Championships at Emerald Downs on August 17th.

Two “little dinosaurs” will compete in the T-Rex World Championships at Emerald Downs on August 17. (Emerald Downs)

Budding T-Rexes can register for the races on the Emerald Downs website and, if they so desire, even purchase a costume in the gift shop on race day.

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The T-Rex World Championship race started on Saturday, August 17th at 1:30 p.m.

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