by Bob Griffiths | May 19, 2016 | USATF
Dawn Harper-Nelson, women’s shuttle relay (second leg) “It was a great finish. Kristi did a great job bringing it home for us. I’m still trying to comprehend what just happened, but I truly enjoyed myself. It was first time ever doing this. Walking over, the girls had...
by Bob Griffiths | May 19, 2016 | USATF
DES MOINES, Iowa — A day of rainy weather and cooler temperatures brought a world relay best and a trio of world-leading performances Friday night at Drake Relays during the first day of Beijing World Championships Preview events.
by Bob Griffiths | May 19, 2016 | USATF
DES MOINES, Iowa — Despite a second day of cold, wet conditions, USATF athletes produced a relay world record, five world-leading marks and five meet records Saturday during Beijing World Championship Preview events at Drake Relays in Iowa’s capital...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 29, 2016 | USATF
DES MOINES — U.S. athletes had a strong showing Friday at the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, with Jenny Simpson (Oviedo, Florida), Bershawn Jackson (Miami, Florida), and Tia Brooks (Grand Rapids, Michigan) all claiming individual victories in the Rio Olympic...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 29, 2016 | USATF
Hosted by Drake University every year since 1910, the Drake Relays have showcased countless high school and college athletes, in addition to many of the world’s all-time great track and field performers.
