Jesse Owens attended many Drake Relays as an athlete, official and honored guest. Here he attends the 1959 Relays parade. Owens was voted Athlete of the First 50 Years of the Drake Relays.
During the celebration of the Drake Relays 50th anniversary, Jesse Owens recieves an award from an official. Jesse Owens was voted "The athlete of the first 50 years" of the Drake Relays.
Harrison Dillard warms up. In 1947 Dillard set a Drake record in the 120-Yard High Hurdles with a time of 14.1. In 1949 he won the event again, and matched his record time of 14.1.
Harrison Dillard speaks with famed broadcaster Bill Stern of NBC radio. In 1947 Dillard set a Drake record in the 120 yard high hurdles with a time of 14.1. He won the event in both 1948 and 1949 with the time 14.1 seconds.
Harrison Dillard speaks with KRNT radio. In 1947 Dillard set a Drake record in the 120 yard high hurdles with a time of 14.1. In 1949 he won the event again, and matched his record time of 14.1.
Brenda Webb receives an award and a handshake from Relays Queen Gloria Jean Watson (Wichita State). Webb won the Invitational Mile Run with a time of 5:00.2.