Star-studded field expected at K-State track meet

Kansas State’s Akela Jones competes in the 60-meter hurdles during last weekend’s KSU-KU-WSU Showdown in Lawrence.Erik Kynard wants people to come out and watch the DeLoss Dodds Invitational this weekend, but not because he’s jumping on Saturday.

No, the former Kansas State All-American and 2012 Olympic silver medalist wants fans to check out the star-studded Wildcats at Ahearn Field House.

“If I were a fan, I’d want to be more engaged in these K-State student-athletes,” Kynard said about a field that includes 11 K-State Olympic hopefuls. “They also have the opportunity to represent their countries in their respective events on the track. From a fan’s perspective, I’d want to be more engaged…