After 9 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes and 56 seconds, Tanner, a six-year-old husky, the lead dog of Mitch Seavey's sled, led his 10-dog team to victory, crossing over the finish line in Nome at 10:39pm Tuesday night.

When Mitch Seavy crossed the finish line last night, it made him the oldest man to win the Iditarod at the age of 53. He now joins his son, Dallas Seavey, in the record books. Dallas is the youngest man to win the Iditarod. He took that title last year when he won the 1,000 mile race.

In second place once again, was Aliy Zirkle, she crossed the finish line 23 minutes, 39 seconds after Seavey. She was beaten by Dallas last year by a margin of 59 minutes, 44 seconds.

Mitch Seavey unseated Jeff King, who was the previous oldest Iditarod winner. King won his fourth race in 2006 at the age of 50. King came in third in this year’s race. He was temporarily in the lead out of Koyuk, but was overtaken by Seavey on the run to Elim. King finished at 21 minutes, 56 seconds after midnight this morning.

Dallas Seavey would finish the race in fourth this year, mushing across the finish line at just short of 1:21 am this morning.

For their phenomenal effort, Seavey takes home a purse of $50,400 and a 2013 Dodge Ram Pickup truck, Zirkle pocketed $47,100 for her second place finish.

Alaska’s Senior Senator, Lisa Murkowski, sent congratulations to the winner last night, saying, “Mitch Seavey and his family continue to write new chapters in the Iditarod story. Today’s historic win makes him the oldest winner of the Last Great Race — just a year after his son Dallas became the youngest champion ever.

“The Seavey family continues to make its mark on this race. From Mitch’s dad Dan — who raced in 1973 and 1974 — down to Dallas, it’s clear the Iditarod is in the Seavey blood. And today we learned that Mitch isn’t getting older, he’s getting better!

Representative Don Young also sent a message of congratulations to Seavey, saying, “I wish to congratulate Mitch Seavey, lead dog Tanner and the rest of the team on their historic Iditarod victory.”

“The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is steeped in family history, from the Seaveys, to the Redingtons and Mackeys. Picking up where his son Dallas left off in 2012, Mitch’s win ensures that the Iditarod title will remain in the family for at least another year, and at age 53, Seavey becomes the oldest Iditarod winner in race history,” Rep. Young said. “Winning the ‘Last Great Race’ is an amazing feat at any age, and I applaud Mitch and his team on his second Iditarod win. And to all those still competing, I wish you a safe and enjoyable ride as you complete your journey to Nome.”

Alaska Speaker of the House Mike Chenault also released a statement today congratulating Seavey on his winning of the 41st running of the race, saying, “Congratulations to Mitch, his family, kennel, volunteers, and dogs on this truly amazing accomplishment. The Iditarod is the toughest athletic competition I’ve ever seen. For him to win twice in a decade is a testament to his hard work, dedication and love for his dogs. From one gentleman of a certain age to another – I agree: the back half of a hundred is pretty sweet. Tanna and I are thrilled at your win, and for representing the Peninsula so well. You’re an inspiration.”