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7 Drake Relays Alumni Make Olympic Team

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June 23rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Men’s Pole Vault Final

—Four-time Drake Relays champ Sams Kendricks, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, wins pole vault  with meet record 19-5…was bronze medalist at 2016 Olympics

2019 Drake Relays champ Chris Nilsen finishes second at 19-3…was silver medalist @ 2021 Olympics 

Men’s Javelin Final

Curtis Thompson (6th in 2024 Drake Relays) wins with season best 272-5  …makes first Olympic team

—Capers Williamson (5th in 2204 Drake Relays) finished second with season best 261-0….makes first Olympic team

Women’s Hammer Throw Final

—Annette Echikunwoke (4th in 2023 Drake Relays) wins hammer throw with season best 245-0…makes first Olympic team 

—Erin Reese (3rd in 2024 Drake Relays) was third at 233-7…makes first Olympic team

Men’s 100 Final

—Kenny Bednarerk (2019 Drake Relays champ) was second in personal best 9.87…makes second straight Olympic team