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Drake Relays, 1980s

Relays officials catch up on their reading and relax on a bench between events.

Drake Relays Parade, 1978

A float covered in balloons in the 1978 Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays, 1973

Runners in the high school girls 100-Yard Dash prepare to begin the race.

Drake Relays, 1973

Girls competing in the high school girls 100-Yard Dash.

Drake Relays, 1973

The Marshalltown Majorettes do high kicks.

Drake Relays, 1973, Jennifer Jo Ownes

Jennifer Jo Ownes of Iowa State University, the 1973 Relays Queen, is crowned by Drake President Wilbur C. Miller.

Drake Relays, 1973, Lucian Rosa

Lucian Rosa poses with runners from the community before the 1973 Drake Relays Marathon. Rosa won the 1972, 1973 and 1975 marathon. He set a Relays record in 1972 with a time of 2:22.13. He improved on that record in 1975 with a time of 2:18.57.

Drake Relays, 1978

A view of the track from the stands at the 1978 Drake Relays.

Drake Relays, 1964

The 1964 Drake Relays sign

Drake Relays Parade, 1964

A parade participant painted gold on a float in the 1964 Drake Relays parade.

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