Cody Cassidy (born June 26, 1981) is a Canadian professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in steer wrestling. He is a five time Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) champion steer wrestler.[1][2][3]

Cody Cassidy
Born (1981-06-26) June 26, 1981 (age 43)
Occupation(s)Cowboy, steer wrestler, tie-down roper

Early life

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Cassidy was born on June 26, 1981, in Bashaw, Alberta, Canada.[4]

Career

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In 2010, he qualified for the National Finals Rodeo,[5] and also won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.[6] That year Cody finished fifth in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world standings, his highest ranking so far, with $155,567.[4]

Personal life

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His brother is fellow steer wrestler, Curtis Cassidy.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Steer-wrestler Cody Cassidy hoping for cure to Sunday snakebite at Calgary Stampede". Calgaryherald.com. July 17, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  2. ^ "Like father, like son: Cody Cassidy looking for more buckles than his father". Edmontonjournal.com. November 3, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rodeo Canada - Official Home of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association". Rodeocanada.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Cowboy Biographies". www.prorodeo.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  5. ^ "PRCA: Cassidy wins Grande Prairie for first time". Redbluffdailynews.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  6. ^ "Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo". Cowboy Sports News. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Groke, Nick. "Cassidy's wrestle with success in new year". Denverpost.com.