ST. LOUIS (WAND) - Ameren lineworkers, apprentices, and judges are headed to Overland Park, Kansas to compete in the 39th annual International Lineman's Rodeo.
The event will be held Oct. 13-14.
The Rodeo is known as the "Lineman Olympics." It brings together the most talented linemen from utilities all around the world to compete in events based on tasks performed by journeymen lineworkers and apprentices.
Ameren held a competition earlier this year to choose lineworkers from Illinois and Missouri. Ameren Illinois is sending 24 linemen, 14 apprentices, and 35 judges/committee members to Overland Park. Ameren Missouri is sending 24 linemen, 12 apprentices, and 16 judges.
"The rodeo is all about our lineworkers competing to the best of their abilities in a safe manner," said Craig Gilson, vice president of electric operations for Ameren Illinois.
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