Jeff Hartwig talks with Kellie Suttle before her turn at the pole vault. Suttle is a two-time Olympian, competing in both the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. In 2001 she broke 15 feet for the first time to win the Pole Vault at the Drake Relays.
Joey Woody says hi to the crowd after winning the 400-Meter Hurdles. He won the event in both 2000 and 2002. Woody has captured nine Relays titles dating back to his days at Iowa City High School.
Joey Woody wins the Special Invitational 400-Meter Hurdles in 2000. He won this event in both the 2000 and 2002 Drake Relays. Woody has also won nine Relays titles dating back to his running days at Iowa City High School. Woody was also a 2003 World…
Jill McMullen, wearing number 173 and running for Saucony Track Club, wins the 800-Meter Special Invitational. Her winning time was 2:08.81. Behind her are Angie Bruecker, wearing number 2791 and running for Indiana State, Amy Wickus.
Jeff Hartwig prepares to participate in the men's Special Invitational Pole Vault. Hartwig, attached with Nike, won the vault for a sixth straight year. In 2000, his winning height was 18 feet, 6 1/2 inches.
Relays Director Bob Ehrhart is acknowledged during his last Drake Relays before retiring. Ehrhart served as Relays Director from 1969-2000 and was also the head coach of the men's track team from 1969-1992.
Balazs Csillag of the University of Northern Iowa edges past Brad Hauser of Stanford in the 4 x Mile Relay. The University of Northern Iowa won the race with a time of 16:21.53.
The anchor of the winning University of Northern Iowa 4x1,600 relay team listens to the cheers of the crowd. The University of Northern Iowa won the 4x1,600 relay with a time of 16:21.53.
Suzy Favor Hamilton smiles after winning the Special Invitational 800-Meter Run. Favor Hamilton won the event with a time of 2:01.68. Suzy Favor Hamilton has won 7 U.S. National Championships and is a 3 time Olympian
Paul McMullen after winning the Special Invitational Mile Run with a time of 3:59.12. McMullen competed in the 1996 Olympics, and in 1997 suffered a tragic lawn mowing accident where he lost parts of 2 toes. In his return in 1998, he won the USA…
