DES MOINES, Iowa -- University of Iowa track and field junior MonTayla Holder captured silver during the second day of action at the Drake Relays on Friday. The event was held at the Jim Duncan Track and the Johnny Bright Field in Des Moines, Iowa. The men stand fourth (5 points) in team rankings after eight events scored.
Holder saw familiar competition in the women's 400-meter hurdle final. Alexis Franklin of Ohio State took the title in 57.40, while Holder collected a runner-up finish in 58.41. The pair went second and third at last year's Big Ten Outdoor Championships.