Western Illinois University coach Dick Abbot with Phil Lorenc. Abbot coached at Western Illinois University from 1947-1968. Phil Lorenc was a distance runner who specialized in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Lorenc competed in relays events in the…
Jim Duncan announcing the Drake Relays. Duncan was a celebrated Relays announcer from 1963-88. Duncan attended Drake 1927-31 and ran track. As a junior he won the Missouri Valley Conference title in the 440 with a time of 0:51.5.
Jim Kirby from North High School at the Drake Relays. Kirby shares the Iowa high school record in the 100-Yard Dash, and the 220-Yard Dash. Over his high school career he won 6 state titles in track & field.
Scott won four different distances at Relays.Mike Boit (left) and Steve Scott were named co-athletes of 25 years (1960-84). Boit was one of the premier 880-mile runners in the world in the 1970s and early 80s. He ran below 3:50 for the mile in 1981…
Randy Matson of Texas A & M competes in the shot put. Matson won the Relays shot put in 1965 (63-11 1/4), 1966 (65-3 3/4) and 1967 (68 8 1/2). He also won the discus event at the Relays for those three years.
In 1964 Matson won a silver medal in the…
Randy Matson won the Drake Relays Shot Put in 1965 (63-11 1/4), 1966 (65-3 3/4), and 1967 (68 8 1/2). He also won a 1964 Olympic silver, a 1968 Olympic gold, and a 1967 Sullivan Award.
