DES MOINES, Iowa — Ninety-seven Drake Relays alumni, including four former Drake Relays champs who are current world leaders in their respective events in 2022, will compete in the World Track and Field Championships which will start Friday (July 15) running through July 24 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
There are 41 former Drake Relays champs who will be competing in the World Championships including 25 representing Team USA (12 men, 13 women) along with 16 international athletes (8 men, 8 women).
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser, the world record holder in the men's shot put, tops the list of Drake Relays alumni on Team USA who are top contenders to win world titles.