Tim Dwight of the University of Iowa runs in a preliminary round of a relay. Dwight ran track and played football at the University of Iowa. He went on to play football in the NFL, and as a rookie he used his speed to race for a 94 yard kickoff…
Suzy Favor Hamilton in the final stretch of 800-Meter Special Invitational Run. She won with a time of 2:03.65. Suzy Favor Hamilton has won 7 U.S. National Championships and is a 3-time Olympian.
Suzy Hamilton accepts a flag from a staff member after winning the 800-Meter Special Invitational Run with a time of 2:03.65. Suzy Favor Hamilton has won 7 U.S. National Championships and is a 3-time Olympian.
Kevin Little, a native Iowan and Drake University graduate, prepares to run in the Mens Special Invitational 400-Meter Dash. Little had recently won the World Indoor Championship in the 200-meter in 1997, and later that season placed 2nd in the USA…
Brian Brown knocks hits the bar as he tries to jump over 7'8". He won the Mens Special Invitational High Jump with a height of 7'7" in 1997, setting the Drake Relays record in the event. Brown came back to win the event again in 1998, and also place…
Michael Johnson is being congratulated by spectators at the Drake Relays. Johnson set the World and American record in the 200-Meter Dash in 1996 with a time of 19.32 seconds.
Michael Johnson is setting to begin the 200-Meter Dash. Johnson set the World and American record in the 200-Meter Dash in 1996 with a time of 19.32 seconds.
Gwen Torrence of the Mazda Track Club wins the Womens Special Invitational 200-Meter Dash with a time of :22.62. It was the first time the event had been run at the Drake Relays. Torrence's many achievements include winning 5 medals (3 gold) in the…
Gwen Torrence of the Mazda Track Club wins the Womens Special Invitational 200-Meter Dash with a time of :22.62. It was the first time the event had been run at the Drake Relays. Torrence's many achievements include winning 5 medals (3 gold) in the…
Danny Harris crosses the finish line first in the Men's Special Invitational 400-Meter Hurdles. Harris finished second to Edwin Moses 400-Meter Hurdles in the 1984 Olympics. He got his revenge as he later ended Moses' win streak at 107 races.
