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California Rodeo Salinas bullfighters -- aka Rodeo Clowns -- receive recognition

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SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- As "Big Week" officially kicks off in Salinas, people are expecting a lot of rodeo action, especially from the bull riding events. However, there is an athlete who plays an essential role in the events, often going unnoticed.  They are the bullfighters, mostly referred to as "rodeo clowns." Their role is to help the riders get out of the arena safely, often by luring the bull away or creating a barrier. Bullfighters …

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Sandra Iveth Santos SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— The practice of bullfighting, as we know it today, has adapted to the needs of the bullring. At the California Rodeo Salinas, for example, bullfighters play an important role in ensuring the safety of the riders. Rodeo bullfighters became popular in the 1970s when the bulls began to adapt to the agility of the cowboys. Before bullfighters became a fundamental part of American rodeo events, they wer…

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KION broke the news in on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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