DES MOINES, Iowa -- The tradition of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom showcasing the world's top athletes alongside the finest collegiate and high school athletes grows even more this year. New for 2023 is an elite invitational men's and women's hammer throw competition set three weeks from now on Thursday evening (April 27) including the reigning world champion and the top throwers in the world.
In addition to women's World Champion Brooke Andersen, the men's and women's lineup includes six Olympians and five national record holders. The women will compete first at 4:45 p.