Five things to watch at 2017 Kansas Relays

The 90th Kansas Relays run from Wednesday to Saturday at Rock Chalk Park, with most of the festivities taking place Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to watch at the event.

1. He’s No. 1

Kansas freshman thrower Gleb Dudarev enters this weekend as the top-ranked hammer thrower in the nation. The Belarus native, who is scheduled to compete at 5 p.m. Friday at Rock Chalk Park, set the school record with a toss of 238 feet, 6 inches two weeks ago and also has posted the top five throws in school history.

2. Downtown shot put

For a sixth straight year, the Downtown Shot Put will take place on Eighth Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire Streets. The event — slated for 6 p.m. Friday…