Athletes from past editions of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom won a staggering 27 medals in track & field at the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The Drake Relays total medal representation was more than any competing nation, solidifying the Drake Relays status as one of the world's premier track & field events. Of those 27 medals claimed by Drake Relays athletes, 11 were gold, six silver and 10 bronze. The United States led all nations with 26 medalists and seven gold medalists.
"The Drake Relays has long been Des Moines' window to the world, especially in track & field," said Blake Boldon, the Franklin P.