2002 Wild Bill Hickok World Wax Elimination Championship
Deadwood, South Dakota, June 15 - 16, 2002

The 2002 Wild Bill Hickok Fast Draw contest was again the World Wax Elimination Championship, and was held in a parking lot on the main street of Deadwood. The ammunition consisted of wax bullets propelled by six grains of black powder. The target was a steel plate at ten feet. The contest site of the 2002 World Elimination Fast Draw Championships. Men's "AA" division finalists Howard Darby (left) and Greg Danielson. Women's "AA" division finalists Nicole Franks (left) and Peggy Franks. Men's "A" division finalists Tye Faw (left) and Jim Standridge. Women's "A" division finalists Anita Burnham (left) and Melissa Rudd. Men's "B" division finalists Richard Benedicston (left) and Thomas Guerra. Women's "B" division finalists Carla Howell (left) and Ms. Lambley. The trophy winners at the World Wax Elimination Championships. Division winners (from left): Thomas Guerra (B Men), Jim Standridge (A Men), Greg Danielson (AA Men), Peggy Franks (AA Women), Anita Burnham (A Women), Carla Howell (B Women).

Contest Results

• View the results of the Men's competition
  
• View the results of the Women's competition
  

Contest Video
Contest coverage by CBC's The National	This 13.5 minute article follows a handful of Canadian's as they compete in Deadwood, South Dakota at the World Wax Elimination Championship. Coverage includes the contest, plus background on Deadwood. You can also read the text of this piece on The National web site, which includes pictures from the segment. (runs 13:32)

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