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Drake Relays, 1954, Parry O'Brien

Parry O'Brien held the world record in the shot put from 1953 until 1959. At the Drake Relays in 1954 he increased his world record to 59' 9.75".

Drake Relays, 1973

Van Nelson, DeHart Hubbard and Theron Lewis stand on the awards podium as they are inducted into the Drake Relays Hall of Fame. Nelson was a standout distance runner in the 1960s from St. Cloud State University. Hubbard competed in the Drake Relays…

Drake Relays, 1973

Runners in the high school girls 100-Yard Dash prepare to begin the race.

Drake Relays, 1973

Girls competing in the high school girls 100-Yard Dash.

Drake Relays, 1960s

Irving High School students with long jumper Ralph Boston of Tennessee State University.

Drake Relays, 1980s, Mens Steeplechase

A bird's eye view shows runners competing in the Men's 3,000-Meter Steeplechase on a rainy day at the Relays.

Drake Relays, 1961, Joe E. Brown

Franklin Junior High School (Cedar Rapids) takes home an award in 1961. Joe E. Brown, the 1961 Relays Parade Marshal presents them with their prize.

Drake Relays, 1985, Calvin Smith

Calvin Smith, in red, and Emmit King after running the 100-Meter Dash. Calvin Smith won the 1985 Special Invitational 100-Meter Dash with a time of 10.29. Smith was one of the best sprinters in the world in the 1980s. In 1983 he set a world record…

Drake Relays, 1949

Runners clear the hurdles in the 120 high hurdles. Paige Christiansen of Michigan State won the event with a time of :14.6.

Drake Relays, 1964, Dick Dare

Dick Dare of the Air Force, is unable to catch Bobby May of Rice (not pictured) in the 120-yard high hurdles. Following is Bill Hardin (in gold). May finished in 14.3 seconds. Dare won the event in the 1965 Drake Relays with a time of 14.1 seconds.…

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