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Photos: Day 3 of the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet
Photos from the Saturday championship session of the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
Mid-Prairie's Tabitha Evans (center) tries to beat Denver's Anna Curtis to the finish line during the 2A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mid-Prairie finished second in 49.90. Denver won in 49.80. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon anchor Baylor Speidel (left) reacts after crossing the finish line ahead of Columbus' Kaden Amigon during the 1A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Lisbon won in 42.10. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon runners from left: Luke Czarnecki, Tiernan Boots, Baylor Speidel and Kaden Caspers celebrate winning the 1A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Lisbon won in 42.10. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Williamsburg anchor Owen Douglas celebrates after crossing the finish line ahead of Columbus' Kaden Amigon during the 1A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Williamsburg won in 42.70. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Williamsburg runners from left: Braylon Wetjen, Owen Douglas, Clayten Steckly and Carson Huedepohl celebrate winning the 2A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Williamsburg won in 42.70. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington's Miles Thompson (left) looks at Iowa City West anchor runner Christian Janis as Janis edges out Johnston's JJ Shaw to win the 4A 4x100-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Iowa City West won in 41.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West lead-off runner Todd Rent (right) hugs anchor runner Christian Janis as they celebrate their 4A 4x100-meter relay win at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Iowa City West won in 41.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West lead-off runner Todd Rent (right) hugs anchor runner Christian Janis as they celebrate their 4A 4x100-meter relay win at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Iowa City West won in 41.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West lead-off runner Todd Rent (right) yells as Daniel Robinson (center) hugs anchor runner Christian Janis (left) as they celebrate their 4A 4x100-meter relay win at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Iowa City West won in 41.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West's Izaiah Loveless reacts to his team winning the 4A 4x100-meter relay win at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Iowa City West won in 41.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Brady Erickson (left) takes the baton from Zach Fall during the 3A 4x400-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mount Vernon won in 3:18.47. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs anchor runner Jensen Meeker costs the finish line to win the 3A 4x400-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mount Vernon won in 3:18.47. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon Mustangs runners from left: Zach Fall, Caden Stimmel, and Jensen Meeker celebrate winning the 3A 4x400-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mount Vernon won in 3:18.47. Not pictured is Brady Erickson. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Teammates from left: Brock Carpenter, Grant Glausser and Dillon Aulwes (right) rush to hug Western Dubuque anchor Ian Fagan after the Bobcats won the 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Western Dubuque won in 1:32.31. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Western Dubuque's Ian Fagan celebrates anchoring the Bobcats to winning the 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Western Dubuque won in 1:32.31. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Western Dubuque anchor Ian Fagan kicks to the finish line and the win during 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Western Dubuque won in 1:32.31. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy's Sidney Swartzendruber edges Wake Northwest anchor Avery Winter at the line to win the 4A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy's Sidney Swartzendruber edges Wake Northwest anchor Avery Winter at the line to win the 4A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
From left: Kennedy's Sidney Swartzendruber, Quren Hullon, Morgan Hospodarsky and Addison Swartzendruber celebrate winning the 4A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy anchor Sidney Swartzendruber (second from left) high fives her sister Addison Swartzendruber (left) as they celebrate winning the 4A sprint medley relay with teammates Quren Hullon (right) and Morgan Hospodarsky at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy anchor Sidney Swartzendruber (right) waves the championship flag as she celebrates winning the 4A sprint medley relay with teammates from left: Morgan Hospodarsky, Quren Hullon and Addison Swartzendruber at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Solon anchor Sophia Stahle (left) stretches across the finish line ahead of Pella anchor Jacie Trine as Wahlert anchor Rylee Steffen (right) takes the win during the 3A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Solon finished second in 1:48.22. Wahlert won in 1:47.60. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Wahlert anchor Rylee Steffen (right) celebrates taking the win as Solon anchor Sophia Stahle (left) stretches cans across the line during the 3A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Solon finished second in 1:48.22. Wahlert won in 1:47.60. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Wahlert anchor Rylee Steffen (left), Lauren McClimon (second from left), Meghan McDonald (second from right) and Emma Donovan celebrate their win of the 3A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Wahlert won in 1:47.60. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
From left: Lisbon's Gage Holub, Cohen Kamaus, Luke Czarnecki and Ben Morningstar (right) pose for a photograph with their championship flags after the Lions won the 1A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Lions won in 59.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West shuttle hurdle relay team members from left: Aidan Jacobsen, Jesus Marungo-Murillo, Christian Janis and Quinn Abbott raise their championship flags after the Trojans won the 4A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. West won in 58.19. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West shuttle hurdle relay team members from left: Aidan Jacobsen, Jesus Marungo-Murillo, Christian Janis and Quinn Abbott raise their championship flags after the Trojans won the 4A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. West won in 58.19. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Williamsburg anchor Rayce Heitman (left) kicks to overtake Mediiapolis anchor Anthony Isley to secure third place for the Raiders during 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Williamsburg took second in 1:34.74. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West shuttle hurdle relay team of Christian Janis, Aidan Jacobsen, Quinn Abbott and Jesus Marungo-Murillo huddle after the Trojans won the 4A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. West won in 58.19. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City West shuttle hurdle relay team of Christian Janis, Aidan Jacobsen, Quinn Abbott and Jesus Marungo-Murillo react after the Trojans won the 4A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. West won in 58.19. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon's Ben Morningstar (right) hugs Gage Holub (center) as teammate Cohen Kamaus (left) comes in to celebrate the Lions winning the 1A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Lions won in 59.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Columbus Junction's Triston Miller clears the last hurdle as Lisbon's Ben Morningstar approaches during the 1A 100-meter hurdles at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Miller won in 14.35. Morningstar finished fourth in 15.10. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Xavier's Coleton Beasler-Weber clears a hurdle during the 3A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Saints won in 58.94. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy's Grace BradeKennedy's Grace Braden leaps into the air after running a personal record in the 4A 100-meter hurdles at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Braden finished fourth in 14.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy's Grace Braden raises her arms after running a personal record in the 4A 100-meter hurdles at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Braden finished fourth in 14.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Mid-Prairie's Tabitha Evans (left) takes the baton from Jovi Evans during the 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mid-Prairie finished third in 1:49.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
XXXX at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Xavier's Grayson Hartman clears a hurdle during the 3A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Saints won in 58.94. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon's Luke Czarnecki clears a hurdle during the 1A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Lions won in 59.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Xavier's Will Hacke clears a hurdle during the 3A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Saints won in 58.94. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon's Gage Holub clears a hurdle during the 1A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Lions won in 59.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Lisbon's Ben Morningstar clears a hurdle during the 1A shuttle hurdle relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Lions won in 59.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Columbus Junction's Triston Miller acknowledges the crowd after winning the 1A 100-meter hurdles at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Miller won in 14.35. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Columbus Junction's Triston Miller celebrates winning the 1A 100-meter hurdles at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Miller won in 14.35. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kennedy's Sidney Swartzendruber edges Wake Northwest anchor Avery Winter at the line to win the 4A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Kennedy won in 1:46.12. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Mid-Prairie anchor Tabitha Evans (left) stretches across the finish line behind Pella Christian anchor runner Bailey Vos in their heat during the 2A sprint medley relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mid-Prairie finished third overall in 1:49.89. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cascade’s Molly Roling competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber runs the anchor leg of the 4A sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Gracie Federspiel competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Gracie Federspiel reacts after winning the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Keelee Leitzen (left) and Iowa City High’s Ani Wedemeyer compete in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Keelee Leitzen competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
New London’s Rylan Martin competes in the 800 meter un on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
New London’s Rylan Martin competes in the 800 meter un on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Pella’s Chase Lauman and South Tama’s Tommy Tyynismaa race to the finish of the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Pella’s Chase Lauman reacts after winning the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City West’s Christian Janis competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Ally Darter competes in the wheelchair 100 meter on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
West Liberty’s Payton Maas competes in the wheelchair 100 meter on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Des Moines Hoover’s Jessica Kyne, Maquoketa’s Taylor Wing (4), and Wahlert’s Meghan McDonald compete in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Baylor Speidel reacts after finishing the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Owen Douglas reacts after competing in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Marion’s Alex Mota (right) finishes the 100 meter dash just behind Harlan’s Will Neuharth (left) on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson (center), Southeast Polk’s Abu Sama (left), and Urbandale’s Ryan Marshall (right) compete in the 4A 100 meter dahs on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson competes in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Sophia Stahle (6) competes in the 100 meter hurdles on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
North Linn’s Skylar Benesh competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
North Linn’s Mackenzie Bridgewater competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Wapsie Valley’s LeeAnn Oltrogge competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cascade’s Brianna Koppes competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cascade’s Molly Roling competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Makenna Hughes competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Runners compete in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Xavier’s Emma Arnold competes in the sprint medley relayon day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Emma Wolff takes the baton from Mia Duckett during the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon’s Addison Gookin runs during the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Decorah’s Lani Hubka (5) competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City West’s Erinn Varga competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Safia Almabrazi prepares to hand off the baton during the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber runs the anchor leg of the 4A sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber runs the anchor leg of the 4A sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City Liberty’s Da'Shon Fisher competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Quinton Alexander leads off the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Linn-Mar’s Tayden Ferguson competes in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Bettendorf’s Calvin Curcija lays on the track after finishing the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Johnston’s Jashua Anglo celebrates after finishing the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
North Iowa’s Becca Hofmann lays on the track after finishing the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
North Linn’s Meghan Wheatley and Lawton-Bronson’s Jolee Mesz compete in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mid Prairie’s Greta Sieren competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
EBF’s Caroline Van Utrecht embraces Pella Christian’s Bailey Vos following the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Gracie Federspiel competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Gracie Federspiel reacts after winning the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Linn-Mar’s Chloe Egbert lays on the track after finishing the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Sidney Swartzendruber competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Keelee Leitzen (left) and Iowa City High’s Ani Wedemeyer compete in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Keelee Leitzen competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Springville’s Evan Robertson competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
New London’s Rylan Martin competes in the 800 meter un on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Michael Gadberry competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
New London’s Rylan Martin competes in the 800 meter un on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
New London’s Rylan Martin competes in the 800 meter un on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Monticello’s Ian Temple competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mediapolis’ Logan Rosas competes in the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Pella’s Chase Lauman and South Tama’s Tommy Tyynismaa race to the finish of the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Pella’s Chase Lauman reacts after winning the 800 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Isaac Washpun competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Austin Rindels competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City West’s Christian Janis competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Dubuque Hempstead’s Ally Darter competes in the wheelchair 100 meter on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
West Liberty’s Payton Maas competes in the wheelchair 100 meter on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
West Liberty’s Payton Maas competes in the wheelchair 100 meter on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Adam Arp competes in the 100 meter wheelchair on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Newell-Fonda’s Mia Walker crosses the finish line to win the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Des Moines Hoover’s Jessica Kyne, Maquoketa’s Taylor Wing (4), and Wahlert’s Meghan McDonald compete in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Baylor Speidel reacts after finishing the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Owen Douglas reacts after competing in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Marion’s Alex Mota (right) finishes the 100 meter dash just behind Harlan’s Will Neuharth (left) on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson (center), Southeast Polk’s Abu Sama (left), and Urbandale’s Ryan Marshall (right) compete in the 4A 100 meter dahs on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson competes in the 100 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Regina’s Reese Naeve competes in the 100 meter hurdles on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Sophia Stahle (6) competes in the 100 meter hurdles on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Runners compete in the sprint medley relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Runners compete in the 15 00 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Addy Happel celebrates victory in the 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Lisbon boys’ track and field team recieves their state championship hats and medals on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s boys’ track and field team stands for a picture with their championship trophy and banner on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Denver’s Natalie Demai competes in the 2000 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Solon’s Aly Stahle (3) runs to a third place finish in the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Owen Douglas competes in the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Marion’s Alex Mota competes in the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson competes in the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City West’s Izaiah Loveless competes in the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Miles Thompson embraces his mother Kristyn Barber after winning the 200 meter dash on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Des Moines Christian’s Collin Houg breaks away from the field during the 1600 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Runners compete in the 1600 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Runners compete in the 1600 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Ford Washburn and Dowling’s Jackson Heidesch lead the field during the 1600 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Ford Washburn and Dowling’s Jackson Heidesch lead the field during the 1600 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Sibley-Ocheyedan’s Madison Brouwer and Mid-Prairie’s Danielle Hostetler lead the field during the 1500 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mid-Prairie’s Danielle Hostetler competes in the 1500 meter run on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Addy Happel anchors the 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mid Prairie’s Tabitha Evans (5) receives the baton as runners begin the anchor leg of the class 2A 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Tiernan Boots hands off too Baylor Speidel (5) and Columbus’ Triston Miller hands off to Kaden Amigon (4) as runners begin the anchor leg of the 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Lisbon’s Tiernan Boots hands off too Baylor Speidel (5) and Columbus’ Triston Miller hands off to Kaden Amigon (4) as runners begin the anchor leg of the 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Williamsburg’s Owen Douglas (5) receives the baton as runners begin the anchor leg of the 4x100 meter relay on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mediapolis raises the class 2A championship trophy and banner on day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Williamsburg boys’ track and field team raises the class 2A championship trophy following day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Solon Girls’ track and field team raises the class 3A championship trophy following day 3 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)