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Drake Relays Presented By Hy-Vee Adds 18 More Olympians To Rio Olympic Rematch Fields

DES MOINES, Iowa – Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, announced the addition of 18 more Olympians to the 2017 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee lineup during a press conference Wednesday, April 12.

Wednesday's announcement brings the total up to 51 Olympians slated to compete inside Drake Stadium April 26-29 with more fields still scheduled to be revealed.

Boldon unveiled the field for the men's 400-meter hurdles including four-time World Champion, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time Drake Relays champion Bershawn Jackson as well as the men's and women's 1,500 meters.