In 1925, a diphtheria outbreak threatened the isolated town of Nome, Alaska. With harsh winter conditions making normal transport impossible, a relay of 20 sled dog teams carried life-saving antitoxin over nearly 1,100 kilometers (674 miles) in just over five days. The final team was led by the sled dog Balto, who became famous worldwide. The relay saved countless lives and remains one of history's greatest examples of courage, teamwork, and endurance.
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