The Drake Relays are finally here, and Missouri track & field is more than ready to take on some tough competition. This event has been a long-standing tradition known as “America’s Athletic Classic,” drawing thousands of spectators for a weekly special.
Mizzou will hit the ground running Wednesday through Saturday, April 22-25th, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Tigers’ distance runners are more than ready for the competition, and the field athletes will look to make their marks as well.
“I’m excited for Drake,” assistant coach Kyle Levermore said. “Yeah, it’s, it’s fun to go to a meet with that type of tradition. I’m an East Coast guy, so Penn Relays are kind of like my first thought there, but oh yeah, I’ve been to Drake one time, and I really thought the atmosphere was fun.”…