DES MOINES, Iowa – With Monday marking the official start date of 2024 Iowa high school track and field season, Drake Relays has announced the Blue Standards for the 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom. The Blue Standards are the qualifying marks that guarantee acceptance for Iowa high schoolers in the Drake Relays when entered in the meet. In addition to athletes that accomplish these marks, coaches are encouraged to enter other student-athletes outside of those marks for consideration on the accepted entry list.
"On the first day of high school track and field practice across the state of Iowa, we know there are thousands of athletes targeting the Blue Oval this season," said Blake Boldon, the Franklin P.