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Crouser Sets Drake Relays Record With Top Throw in World

DES MOINES, IOWA — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser overcame the cold and rain to set a Drake Relays record en route to posting the top shot put throw in the world highlighting the final day of activities during the 113th running of the Drake Relays, presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom.

Tia Jones posted the second fastest time in the women's invitational 100 hurdles, while reigning World Champion Chase Ealey held off one of the best women's shot put fields in Drake Relays history.

Crouser moved into the top spot in the world in the shot put with a Drake Relays record throw of 73-5 ¼ (22.