DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom kicked off its 2025 season with the annual celebration of Relays Night hosted by Drake men's basketball. Wednesday night's festivities included an introduction of the Relays staff, celebrated the victors of the 2024 Relays Wellness Challenge, and announced commitments of two elite level athletes and a premier collegiate team.
The featured commitments include familiar faces Ryan Crouser and Shelby Houlihan, as well as the team from Kansas State University.
Crouser, a three-time Olympic champion and the current world record holder in the outdoor shot put (23.