COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – More than 10 U.S. Paralympians will return to the Blue Oval as part of a significant partnership between Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee and U.S Paralympics, the two organizations announced today. The 109th Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee will present four Paralympic events, the most ever since 2012, with the women's wheelchair 100- and 400-meter, and the men's ambulatory 100 and 200 taking place April 27-28 in Des Moines, Iowa.
"We are thrilled about the inclusion of additional Paralympic events at the Drake Relays," said Cathrine Erickson, director of U.S. Paralympics Track & Field.