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Anatomy of a Bull Ride

Noah Frank | nfrank@wtop.com

January 3, 2015, 10:46 AM

The gate is closed prior to J.B. Mauney’s ride.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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Mauney settles on his bull, Ranga, in the gates.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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The gate opens as the clock on the scoreboard begins ticking.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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Less than two seconds into the ride, Mauney is already pitching over the right side of his bull.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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After a spin, Mauney’s balance is completely thrown, as he falls to the side of the animal.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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At just after three seconds, he hits the dirt.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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No longer called rodeo clowns, the “bull fighters” distract the animal away from the fallen rider.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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Mauney scrambles to his feet as the bull fighters usher Ranga back toward the corral.  (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Noah Frank)
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See a breakdown of how quickly a ride can turn in the Professional Bull Riders circuit.

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