Nine throwers are set to entertain the Drake Relays Presented by Hy-Vee crowd in the Rio Olympic Games Preview women's shot put, Relays director Brian Brown announced Thursday, March 17.
That field includes four competitors that have made a combined eight Olympic appearances and all nine recorded throws that ranked in the top-21 in the world last season. Additionally, both the American outdoor and indoor record holders in the event are set to step into the circle at Drake Stadium.
Leading the field is the American outdoor record holder, Michelle Carter.