DES MOINES, Iowa – 2025 Drake Relays Athletes Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Crouser will not only return to Des Moines for his enshrinement, but he will also be hosting and competing in a brand-new shot put competition, the World Shot Put Series, on Wednesday, Apr. 23 in the historic Drake Fieldhouse.
""I'm very excited about the launch of WSPS as an opportunity to grow the sport of track and field, and highlight what makes our sports special," Crouser said. "It is the pinnacle of human performance. WSPS at Drake Relays is a great collaboration with the Drake Relays being one of the long-standing invitational meets showing their willingness to innovate and grow the sport"
The World Shot Put Series (WSPS) will feature two categories of competitors.