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Tokyo Olympic Medalists Highlight Next Round of Elite Fields

Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, has announced three more elite fields at the 112th Drake Relays Presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom including the women's 100-meter hurdles, women's long jump and men's 400-meter hurdles.

"Each of the fields announced today feature a medalist from the Tokyo Olympics and the defending Drake Relays Champion against a world class field," Boldon said. "The women's 100-meter hurdles is a matchup for the ages with the reigning Olympic Champion going head-to-head with the reigning World Champion. These three events are perfect examples of why the world pays attention to track and field in Des Moines.