DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee have added a new twist with additional prize money for three events, Relays director Brian Brown has announced.
In the Rio Olympic Games Preview women's long jump and men's triple jump competitors will 'Leap For Loot' with an additional $1,500 being awarded to the top jumper in each of the event's six rounds. Combined with the existing purse money, $15,000 in total money is now up for grabs in each of the two events.
Click here to see which world-class athletes will be taking part in the 'Leap For Loot'
The women's shot put field will have a similar structure as the field 'Throws For Dough.