Busiwa Asinga walks to a start line carrying the anticipation of the crowd on her shoulders.
The blue rubber underneath her track spikes echoes stories from the greats that came before. Laborious hours spent by selfless individuals in order to create an atmosphere filled with joy and excitement have all come down to this one eventful week. And as the aroma of popcorn and hotdogs fills the stands, spectators grab their loved ones and watch as the Drake Relays commence.
April 27, 2022 will mark the kickoff of more than a century-old track and field event, the Drake Relays.