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Rex Harvey Memorial Shot Put Returns to 2024 Drake Relays

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Memorial event set to finish off field event slate

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom will spotlight eight top-tier Masters-level athletes later this month with the return of the Rex Harvey Memorial Masters Shot Put. Masters-level competition, which features athletes ages 35 and older, enjoys a respectable history at the Drake Relays. The field for this year's shot put includes a diverse selection of accomplished throwers from across the country.

"This event is a testament to the extraordinary impact that Rex Harvey had on the track and field universe, especially the Drake Relays and USATF Masters Committee," Blake Boldon, the Franklin P.