Alex Henderson (Arizona State) in the middle, won the 1959 two mile run with a time of 8:57.4. Left, David Peelle (Beloit) and Ernst Kleynhans (Oklahoma). Right, Thomas O'Neal (Abilene) and Tom O'Riordan (Idaho State). All ran in the 1959 race. …
Rodney Milburn won a Gold Medal in 1972 at the Munich Olympics (13:24) and set a world record in the 120 yard hurdles (13.00) (June 25, 1971 - ). He also set a world record in the 110 meter hurdles(13.10) (July 22, 1973 - ). Milburn was also…
Dick Fosbury goes over the bar to capture a victory at the Drake Relays. Dick Fosbury's unique style, the famous "Fosbury Flop", changed the high jump event. Fosbury was the 1968 Olympic gold medalist, and set the U.S. and Olympic record of 2.24…
Wilt Chamberlain of University of Kansas stands with Drake Relays officials. Chamberlain won the high jump along with Don Stewart of Southern Methodist, with a height of 6 ft. 6 1/4 inches.
