John Uelses prepares to compete. Lasalle graduate John Uelses was on top of the world in 1962. In February of that year he became the first person to vault over 16 feet. He did not have the same luck at the Drake Relays, as George Davies of Arizona…
A float in the 1959 Drake Relays Parade of the RCA Dog. The float reads: "Another Golden Record for Drake Relays", to celebrate the Drake Relays' 50th (or Golden) Anniversary.
Texas A&M's Mens team had a great year at the Drake Relays in 1970. They were victorious in the 880-Yard Relay, the 440-Yard Relay or the 480-Yard Shuttle High Hurdles. Pictured is one of those victorious teams on the winners stand.
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…
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…
Cindy Bremser runs for Wisconsin United in the 1,500-Meter Run. Bremser won the event with a time of 4:10.89, a Drake Relays record. Bremser competed in the 1984 Olympics and finished fourth in the women's 3,000-meter run. In 1985 she had been…
