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Photo of O'Connell, courtesy of Mr. Ric Andersen

SAN ANGELO – At Saturday night's 8th Cinch Chute-Out finals, Tim O’ Connell, not only set an arena record but tied the world record for bareback riding at the 88th annual San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo. The prestigious SASS&R took place at the Foster Communications Coliseum.

"Tim O'Connell just set a new arena record, 94.0!" "That also ties the world record for the highest bareback mark in the history of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association" PRCA veteran, Boyd Polmus, excitedly announced it to a rodeo crowd that saw history made and showed their appreciation with thundering applause.

O’ Connell, already a three-time world champion, added to his hardware a gold buckle and $12,500.



Besides O’Connell’s buckle, awarded by San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Executive Director, Justin Jonas, seven other champions received $12,500 apiece to go along with buckles in their respective fields.

Bareback riding: Zwingle, Iowa cowboy, Tim O’Connell’s 94.0 came aboard Steve Nicks.



Steer wrestling: Shayde Tree Etherton’s first-place finish was timed at 4.7 seconds.



Team roping: dynamic duo, Chad Masters and Wesley Thorp clocked a 4.3 to claim their title.



Saddle bronc riding: Jacobs Crawley Boerne, Texas, won his buckle with a score of 87.0.



Tie-down roping: Shad Mayfield won his gold buckle with a time of 7.1. San Angelo cowboy, and fan favorite, Ty Harris finished second at 7.9.



Barrel racing: Waller, Texas cowgirl Taci Bettis’ 14.08 clocking, earned her the title and gold buckle.



Bull riding: South Dakota’s Clarence William Schott, outlasted his competitors as he stayed aboard River Monster for the full eight seconds to claim his 2020 title. Schott scored an 87.

A new record was announced with $1,000,000 in Premium Sales, prior to the Chute-Out finals.