California Rodeo Salinas - Sunday: Tyson Thompson of Merrill, OR, rides Star Wars during the bareback riding finals on Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas.

California Rodeo Salinas - Sunday: Tyson Thompson of Merrill, OR, rides Star Wars during the bareback riding finals on Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas. Nic Coury

California Rodeo Salinas - Sunday

Broncs, bulls, steers and a whole lot of cowboys on the final day of the California Rodeo Salinas.

By Nic Coury

Sunday, July 19, 2009

The best riders in all the events came together for tough competition Sunday, all hoping to win a coveted California Rodeo Salinas belt buckle.

Events from bareback and bull riding, to steer wrestling and calf roping, brought in competitors from all over the country and whittled down to the best in each event for the final rounds on the track and in the arena at the Salinas Sports Complex.

For a complete list of winners, visit the California Rodeo Salinas.

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