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Reigning world champ set for team shot put competition at Drake Relays

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April 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Reigning World Champion Chase Ealey will try to break her American indoor record in the shot put on Wednesday night in Drake Fieldhouse as part of a mixed gender team event at the Drake Relays. Ealey will also take part in the outdoor competition this weekend in the stadium where she captured her first US outdoor title in 2019.

Ealey is looking forward to competing twice this week.

Ealey says it will be the first time she will take part in a team shot put competition.

Ealey has been working on some technical changes that sjhe hopes to improve her distance this season.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser will also be in the field.