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Eight World Leading Marks, Three More Drake Relays Cap Final Session of 111th Drake Relays

DES MOINES, IOWA — Eight world-leading marks highlighted action during Saturday's session of the 111th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom.

Three Drake Relays records were set on the final day, bringing the total to 10 during the historic three-day track and field extravaganza, which returned after a year's absence because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

"The Drake Relays is an event with a world-class history, but this week the special, unstoppable spirit of the athletes, coaches and fans showed through," said Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays.