Tierney Myers, a fourth-generation rodeo athlete and Texas native, competes in breakaway roping for Oklahoma State University, where she majors in agricultural communications. Her father, Rope, and grandfather, Butch, both claimed Steer Wrestling World Champion titles at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, and now, Tierney competes professionally alongside her brother, Holden. She carves her own path in the sport while covering rodeo and western culture for Sports Illustrated. You can reach her at tierneyfmyers@gmail.com.
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The first round of Semifinals at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo has concluded, and the top four competitors in each event are headed to Championship Sunday.