A Cody teenager named Thomas has skated into the history books, becoming the first figure skater from Wyoming ever to compete at the United States Excel National Festival and Series Final, according to the Cody Enterprise.
The milestone is a remarkable achievement for both the young athlete and the local skating community, putting Cody on the national map in a sport not traditionally associated with the Cowboy State. Thomas’s qualification for the prestigious national-level event marks a genuine first for Wyoming figure skating.
The news arrives during a festive week for Cody, as the city also kicked off its annual Cody Stampede Fourth of July Celebration with bull riding — a beloved community tradition that draws competitors and spectators from across the region. Brady Turgeon added to the excitement by winning the Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls event with an impressive 92.0-point ride, according to the Casper Star-Tribune.
Together, the two stories capture what makes Cody special: a community that celebrates both its deep Western roots and the individual achievements of its young people reaching for something new.
Sources: Cody Enterprise, Casper Star-Tribune
