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Tucson Woman Rides Horse Across Mongolia In Mongol Derby

Michelle Tanaka
(Photo courtesy of Michelle Tanaka)
Michelle Tanaka training for the Mongol Derby.

It’s kind of mind-blowing to think about someone riding hundreds of miles on horseback - much less across Mongolia. That’s right --  Mongolia. 

But, that’s exactly what Michelle Tanaka, 25, did. The Tucson native is just back from the Mongol Derby.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.