Photos: Friday’s Drake Relays university events

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Apr. 29, 2022 8:51 pm, Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 9:40 pm

Photos from day two of the Drake Relays as athletes from universities and colleges across the state competed Friday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Iowa State’s Jason Gomez crosses the finish line in first place during mens 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The team posted the fastest time in the world for this race. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes long jumper James Carter lands a jump and ends the day in first place at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes hurdler Tionna Tobias holds her head in her hands after falling during the women’s 100m hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa sprinter Lasarah Hargrove takes off from the blocks during 100m dash at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State’s starts the third leg of the 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State’s Darius Kipyego looks to pass the baton off to teammate Jason Gomez during 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State’s Cebastian Gentil celebrates with teammate Jason Gomez after setting the world’s fastest time for the 4x800 relays during the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch kicks off the third leg during the women’s 4x800 at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa’s Mariel Bruxvoort takes off from the blocks during the women’s 400m hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Bruxvoort finished fifth overall. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa shot-putter Dawson Ellingson winds up a throw during the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes hurdler Gratt Reed stumbles across the finish line during the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes hurdler Grant Conway smiles after crossing the finish line during the mens 110m hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes hurdler Kalil Johnson flies in the air during the mens 110m hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)