Wade Sundell makes big jump in the Saddle Bronc World Standings

After being ranked No. 26 in the world in the middle of May, saddle bronc rider Wade Sundell has charted his course to return to the Wrangler NFR as he has moved all the way up to No. 15.

Sundell most recently won almost $5,000 for splitting the win at the Cody Stampede with Mitch Pollock by going 90 on the final day of the rodeo.

SUNDELL’S RIDE AT THE CODY STAMPEDE

Sundell also won the Long Round of the Jordan Match Xtreme Broncs on June 20 as well as third at the West of the Pecos Rodeo which concluded on June 26. Those earned him $4,000 and $2,300 respectively.

Other notable wins for the Iowa cowboy since the beginning of May include the Durant (Oklahoma) Pro Rodeo and the Crossett Riding Club (Arkansas) PRCA Rodeo. Both wins were during the first weekend of June and earned him a combined $3,200.

You can see the full World Standings here.

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