Photos: 2023 Drake Relays day 3

Scenes from Saturday’s Drake Relays high school, college and pro track and field events.

Cedar Rapids Washington anchor runner Michael Blank sprints through turn four during the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay team member Rachel Joseph (second fro right) waves the Drake Relays Champion flag as she and the team celebrates their win at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay third-leg runner Cailie Logue takes the baton from teammate Rachel Joseph at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay teammates memebers celebrate their win at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay anchor runner Ashlyn Keeney takes the baton from teammate Cailie Logue at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay leadoff runner Makayla Clark runs at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay teammates members celebrate their win at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State women's distance medley relay anchor runner Ashlyn Keeney celebrates after she crosses the finish line to win the race for the Cyclones at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 11:21.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa's Jacob Baier during the men's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Runners in the distance medley relay circle the Blue Oval at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Mercy's Abby Hill approaches her throw during the women's javelin throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Loras's Holden Murphy during the men's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa's Isaiah Trousil celebrates winning the 100-meter dash at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Trousil won the event in 10.14. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Members of the winning Iowa City High 4 x 800-meter relay team from left: Ayman Noreldaim, Truman Thompson, Ford Washburn and Ammon Smith celebrate with their Drake Relays Champion flags at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Little Hawks won in 7:48.83. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Members of the winning Iowa City High 4 x 800-meter relay team celebrate with their Drake Relays Champion flags at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Little Hawks won in 7:48.83. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

ADIDAS' Tia Jones acknowledges the audience after winning the 100-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jones won in 12.44 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

ADIDAS' Tia Jones looks to the scoreboard as she crosses the finish line, winning the 100-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jones won in 12.44 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

ADIDAS' Tia Jones clears a hurdle on her way to winning the 100-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jones won in 12.44 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Linn-Mar's Nicholas Gorsich clears a hurdle as he runs the 400-meter hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Gorsich won the event in 52.28. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon's Sophia Stahle clears a hurdle as she runs the 400-meter hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Stahle finished seventh in 1:04.47. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Elite Athletes Network's Jamal Britt celebrates as he wins the 110-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Britt won in 13.29 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Elite Athletes Network's Jamal Britt (right) clears a hurdle on his way to winning the 110-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Britt won in 13.29 sec. Eric Edwards Jr. is at left. Edwards finished third in 13.56 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Elite Athletes Network's Jamal Britt acknowledges the audience after winning the 110-meter invitational hurdles at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Britt won in 13.29 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Members of the Iowa State women's shuttle hurdle relay team from left: Katie Ruffener, Mackenzie Carney, Katarina Vlahovic and Kaylyn Hall celebrate their shuttle hurdle relay win at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 55.97 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Members of the Iowa State women's shuttle hurdle relay runner Mackenzie Carney (left) waves to the crowd as she walks with teammates, Katie Ruffener, Katarina Vlahovic and Kaylyn Hall celebrate their shuttle hurdle relay win at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cyclones won in 55.97 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Members of the Kennedy boys' shuttle hurdle relay team from left: Cyrus Courtney, Ryan Bartels, Landen Dougherty and Tyler Bartels celebrate their boys' shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Cougars won in 58.64 sec. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Nicke's Isaiah Jewett celebrates his win in the men's invitational 800-meter run at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jewett won in 1:47.05. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa's Amber Aesoph (3407) runs in the pack during the women's 800-meter at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Aesoph finished third in 2:08.93. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Lululemon's Nikki Hiltz reacts after crossing the finish line to win the women's invitational 1,500-meter run at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Hiltz won in 4:09.02. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Italy's Nick Ponzio follows his throws in the men's invitational shot-put at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Ponzio finished fourth with a throw of 20.52 meters. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

United States' Tripp Piperi reacts to one of his throws in the men's invitational shot-put at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Piperi finished second with a throw of 21.49 meters. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

United States' Ryan Crouser throws on his way to winning the men's invitational shot-put at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Crouser won with a throw of 22.38 meters. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

United States' Ryan Crouser reacts after a throw on his way to winning the men's invitational shot-put at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Crouser won with a throw of 22.38 meters. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Runners come into their second lap of the women’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Audience members sport ponchos and hoods as rain falls during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon’s Sophia Stahle takes off in the girls’ 400 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nicke's Isaiah Jewett smiles in celebration of his win in the men’s invitational 800 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Linn-Mar’s William Grant takes off in the boys’ 400 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Runners pass the baton in the men’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Tyler Bartels clears hurdles in the boys’ 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon’s Mia Stahle leaps over a hurdle while competing the girls’ 4x100 meter shuttle hurdle during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Linn-Mar’s Nicholas Gorsich runs past the finish line to place first in the boys’ 400 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Minnesota Distance Elite’s Colin Abert reacts after finishing in the men’s invitational 1500 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grinnell’s Andrew Nickeson trails closely behind Coe’s Jared Thoma as they race in the men’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Cornell College’s Jaxin McGuire pushes to hand off the baton in the men’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon’s Sophia Stahle runs to the finish line and places third in the girls’ 400 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Linn-Mar’s Nathan Leemhuis launches over a hurdle in the boys’ 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon’s Sophia Stahle leaps over a hurdle while competing the girls’ 4x100 meter shuttle hurdle during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Addison Swartzendruber runs to hand off the baton in the girls’ 4x400 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

United States’ Ryan Crouser prepares to launch the shot put in the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Crouser placed first. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

United States’ Tripp Piperi celebrates after throwing in the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Piperi placed second. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A runner takes off from his blocks while warming up for the boys’ 4x100 meter relay prelims during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Kennedy 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle team does a victory lap around Drake Stadium during the Drake Relays to celebrate their win in the race on Saturday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State’s Ashlyn Keeney smiles as she hugs her teammates after their team won the women’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Emerson Swearinger races in the third leg of the girls’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon’s Jensen Meeker tries to get past Ankeny’s Jake Bosch, but is blocked in the boys’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Loras’ Alyssa Pfadenhauer drives past Minnesota State’s Elizabeth Schmidt to win the women’s 4x400 race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Addison Swartzendruber watches as teammate Jovie Veach takes off in the second leg of the girls’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Kennedy 4x400 team embraces each other in celebration of their win during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon’s Brady Erickson runs to hand off the baton to teammate Jensen Meeker in the boys’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber gets the lead after the handoff in the girls’ 4x400 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Loras’ Alyssa Pfadenhauer reacts as she crosses the finish line to seal the win in the women’s 4x400 race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Prairie’s Landon Ruby races to hand off the baton in the boys’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

United States’ Ryan Crouser holds his hands up in celebration after his throw in the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Crouser placed first. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Italy’s Nick Ponzio holds his fist up to the crowd after his throw in the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Ponzio placed fourth. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

UNI’s Deonte Dean drives towards the finish line in the final stretch of the men’s 4x100 meter relay during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

United States’ Roger Steen launches the shot put while competing in the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Miles Wilson runs into the finish line to place third with a time of 4:18.33 in the boys’ 1600 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An official fires the gun to signal the start of the men’s 4x100 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

United States’ Austin Lietz waits to take his mark in the men’s invitational 800 meter run during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Cornell College’s Fisher Isaacson hugs teammate Thomas Coble after Coble anchored in the men’s distance medley and secured the win during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Cornell College’s Thomas Coble crosses the finish line to seal the win for Cornell College in the men’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Adidas’ Paul Ryan leads the pack as he competes in the men’s invitational 1500 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Ryan finished in first place with a time of 3:40.23. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Cornell College’s Thomas Coble races into first position in the final 200 meters of the men’s distance medley to secure the win for Cornell College during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Water splashes off Iron Wood TC’s Payton Otterdahl ’s feet as he launches the shot put during the men’s invitational shot put during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Cornell College’s Isaak Hutchings drives past Dordt’s Josiah Wittenberg to run in first position in the men’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Landen Dougherty leaps over a hurdle in the boys’ 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Kennedy took first in the race. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Wis.-Stout’s Kaden Martin leaps over a hurdle while competing in the men’s 4x110 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Ames’ Ali Frandsen shares a moment with her mother Alisa Frandsen after she won the girls’ 400 meter hurdles during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber maintains her lead as she closes in on the finish line in the girls’ 4x400 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Ankeny’s Jake Bosch celebrates after getting across the finish line first to win it for Ankeny in the boys’ 4x400 during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Washington’s Michael Blank celebrates as he runs towards the finish line to secure the win in the boys’ 4x100 meter relay during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Mid-Prairie’s Danielle Hostetler takes the lead halfway through the girls’ 1500 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Hostetler finished in third with a time of 4:37.03. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

11-year-old Adi Wagner, left, and nine-year-old Jaiden Wagner use a blanket to shield themselves from the rain as they watch the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber smiles as she crosses the finish line and secures the win for the Cougars in the girls’ 4x400 meter race during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Kennedy won with a time of 3:55.11. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Officials tape up Waukee’s Jonas VanDis’ shoe after his shoe ripped during the start of the boys’ 4x800 meter relay after several runners pushed into each causing VanDis to fall during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State’s Ashlyn Keeney smiles as she runs past the finish line to secure the win for the Cyclones in the women’s distance medley during day three of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Iowa State finished first with a time of 11:21.50. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kennedy's Addison Swartendruber (right) hugs her sister Sidney Swartendruber (center) as teammate Jovie Veach (left) comes over to join in the celebration of their 4 x 400-meter relay victory at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Emerson Swearinger is the other runner on the team. The Cougars won in 3:55.11. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Kennedy's Addison Swartendruber (center) hugs her sister Sidney Swartendruber (left) as teammate Jovie Veach (right) comes over to join in the celebration of their 4 x 400-meter relay victory at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Emerson Swearinger is the other runner on the team. The Cougars won in 3:55.11. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Ankeny's Jake Bosch (202) reacts after crossing the finish line ahead of Mount Vernon's Jensen Meeker on the anchor leg of the 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Ankeny won in 3:19.19. The Mustangs finished second in 3:19.48. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Jensen Meeker (left) tries to take Ankeny's Jake Bosch on the outside on the anchor leg of the 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Bosch went on to bring home the win for Ankeny in 3:19.19. The Mustangs finished second in 3:19.48. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Washington's Noah Johnson (666) runs to exchange the baton with anchor runner Michael Blank during the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson (right) exchange the baton with Noah Johnson during the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson sprints to the exchange zone as he runs the second leg of the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson (675) clasps hands with Miles Parlet (left) while an injured Michael Blank (right) is being tended to following their winning 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Teammate Noah Johnson is second from right. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Teammates Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson (right), Noah Johnson (second from right) and Miles Parlet (second from left) comfort an injured Michael Blank (in cart) following their winning 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Blank anchored the winning effort.The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa City West's Daniel Robinson runs to the exchange zone as he runs the third leg of the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Trojans finished third in 42.19. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Teammates Cedar Rapids Washington's Noah Johnson (left) and Miles Thompson (right) support an injured Michael Blank after Blank anchored the winning 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Teammates Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson (right), Noah Johnson (partially hidden) and Miles Parlet comfort an injured Michael Blank (in cart) following their winning 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Blank anchored the winning effort.The Warriors won in 41.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Decorah's Lani Hubka (left) takes the baton from Kailyn O'Gara for the anchor leg of the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Vikings finished eighth in 49.93. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa's Makenna Wilson winds up to throw during the championship women's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Wilson won with a throw of 64.64. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa's Makenna Wilson smiles as she reacts to throwing a 64.64-meter throw on her last attempt to win the championship women's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa's Amanda Howe reacts after releasing the hammer during the championship women's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Howe finished second with a throw of 63.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa's Amanda Howe winds up to throw during the championship women's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Howe finished second with a throw of 63.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa's Amanda Howe reacts after a throw during the championship women's hammer throw at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Howe finished second with a throw of 63.71. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Brady Erickson (1504) runs to the exchange and teammate Jensen Meeker during the 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Mustangs finished second in 3:19.48. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Zach Fall (1505) runs to the exchange and teammate Brady Erickson during the 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Mustangs finished second in 3:19.48. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)