When did Drake Relays start?

1910
The inaugural Drake Relays were held in 1910. The first meet drew just 100 spectators and 82 athletes, all from Des Moines-area colleges and high schools. The second year attendance grew to 250 athletes and a crowd of some 500 spectators. In 1914, the Relays saw its first world record set.

Who participates in the Drake Relays?

The standout field also includes Josh Awotunde, Dotun Ogundeji, Nigerian record holder Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Nick Ponzio, Nick Scarvelis and Darrell Hill. The Drake Relays has quickly become synonymous with great hurdlers and 2021 continues that tradition with the field in the women’s 100-meter hurdles.

How do you qualify for the Drake Relays?

To qualify for the Drake Relays, one must qualify in at least one event by bettering the standard set in any event. Anyone in high school can qualify. In addition to these top athletes, coaches should also enter other team members outside of those marks for consideration on the accepted entry list.

What channel is the Drake Relays on?

NBCSN
The Drake Relays will also take place this Saturday on NBCSN from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. Both events are part of the USATF 2021 Journey to Gold event series which features 11 competitive opportunities for athletes between April and the start of Olympic Trials.

Will there be a 2021 Drake Relays?

The 2021 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom will welcome spectators, one year following postponement due to the global pandemic.

How can I watch Drake Relays 2021?

Drake relays will be streamed live on USATF TV, NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports Gold.

Is Drake Stadium open to the public?

Bookings for Drake are currently open. Track lanes, stadium stairs and south end available for cardio activities. No equipment will be offered.

Does Drake University give athletic scholarships?

Division I Athletic Scholarships are offered to outstanding student athletes in both men’s and women’s sports. Men’s scholarships are awarded in basketball, soccer, track and field, cross-country, golf and tennis. Visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com for more information about athletics at Drake.

Will Drake Relays be televised?

2021 Drake Relays live stream, TV coverage, results, start lists and schedule. Drake relays will be streamed live on USATF TV, NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports Gold. …

How can I stream Drake Relays?

You can watch the stream live on your laptop or desktop computers or with your Amazon FireTV, Firesticks, Chromecast, or with a high-end mobile device or tablet. Watch Live: USATF.TV with a RunnerSpace +PLUS subscription. For Live Results: Event Results Here.

How can I watch the Drake Relays 2021?

The 2021 Drake Relays presented by Xtream will be broadcast live from Drake Stadium at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa Thursday through Saturday April 22-24 via a mix of online coverage via USATF.TV and TV coverage. The USATF.TV broadcast will require a RunnerSpace +PLUS subscription.

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