Track and Field Bears to Compete in Famed Drake Relays

	Jordan Bond competes in the high jump.

April 25, 2012

DES MOINES, IOWA -

The Missouri State track and field squad will compete in the famed Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. The relays are a four day event, running this Wednesday through Saturday (April 25-28) at Drake Stadium.

The 103^rd Drake Relays will feature 120 events, the most in the history of the relays. The Bears will begin competition on Thursday at 4 p.m. when the distance carnival kicks off. Running events will begin at 8 a.m. and field events will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, with a break in the action at 11:50 a.m. for the opening ceremonies. Saturday's running events will begin at 8 a.m., while field events will start an hour later.