DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom will host some of the world's most accomplished para track and field athletes in this year's lineup. For the first time in Drake Relays history, America's Athletic Classic will feature paralympic seated throwing events.
"The opportunity to compete at Drake Relays is serving as a crucial stepping stone for many of our top athletes as they train toward this May's world championships in Kobe, Japan," Director of U.S. Paralympics Track & Field Sherrice Fox said. "In addition to six Paralympic world record holders, we also will be showcasing 13 athletes who have represented their country at a Paralympic Games and hope to do so again this summer in Paris.