A look back at the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — PHOTOS
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Bareback rider Jesse Davis watches opening ceremonies during the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Bareback rider Jesse Davis watches opening ceremonies during the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clay Eilliot rides Son of Saddie during the saddle bronc riding competition at during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Caleb Bennett rides Pass the Hat during the bareback riding competition during the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ty Breuer rides True Grit during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tim O’Connell rides Bubbles during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Orin Larsen rides MGM Dirty Jacket during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
R.C. Landingham rides Must Have while competing in the bareback riding event during the 3rd go-round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Jason Thomas competes in the steer wrestling competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ty Breuer rides True Grit during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rusty Wright is thrown from Stampede Warrior during the saddle bronc riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cody Rostockyj leaps from Sketchy Bob during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jordan Spears is thrown from Cowbanger during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jordan Spears is helped from the arena after getting stomped by Cowbanger during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cowboys during the fourth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam
Richmond Champion rides Lizzard Medicine during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Orin Larsen rides Full Baggage during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tanner Aus rides Assault during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Riley Duvall leaps to tackle a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Matt Reeves tackles a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nick Guy jumps from his horse onto a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Winn Ratliff rides Black Kat while competing in the bareback riding event during the 2nd go-round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Jacobs Crawley is thrown from his horse during the saddle bronc riding event at the fourth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam
Jake Minor, left, and Garrett Rogers compete during the team roping competition on the final night of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2016.(Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam
Canadian team roper Jeremy Buhler ropes a calf during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cory Solomon competes in the tie-down roping during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Roscoe Jarboe rides Silence Reigns during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jordan Spears (104) competes in the bull riding competition during opening day of National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam
Rusty Wright rides Bridal Shower during the saddle bronc competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wyatt Denny rides Angel Eyes during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Caleb Bennett rides Special Delivery during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The opening ceremony begins on the sixth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ryder Wright salutes the crowd after winning the saddle bronc riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo came and went, spending 10 days in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center.
During the 10-day rodeo, there was bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Junior Nogueira took home the all-around title on Saturday after entering the competition in first place.
We’ve compiled the best moments captured on camera from the 10-day rodeo. Check out the gallery above.
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