DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake track and field started a busy two-week stretch as a pair of nationally contested meets. The Bulldogs split their squad between the Kansas Relays in Lawrence, Kan. and Brian Clay Invtational in Asuza, Calif. with successful showings at both.
In Lawrence, Chinemerem Iwuagwu and Lara Smits each took third place in the women's hammer throw and shot put, respectively. Iwuagwu unleashed for a throw of 58.35m/191'-5" while Smits tossed 14.97m/49'-1.5". Ethan Elliott and Sam Carpenter had solid finishes in the men's hammer and discus, respectively.