Elite hurdler Lolo Jones chases Olympic bid at Drake Relays
Des Moines native Lolo Jones, 41, seeks another Olympic standard in the 100 hurdles at Drake Relays while entering as a long shot. A Hall of Fame inductee, she vows to overcome odds after a storied career including three Olympics and a bobsled stint.
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Drake Relays feature strong Iowa performances and records
Cedar Falls sophomore Jaden Merrick set a Drake Relays 3,200 meters record at 8:55.14, edging Ethan Zuber of Ankeny. Merrick celebrated with a flag and hug, ranking No. 4 all-time in Iowa. Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman placed fourth in 9:05.46 after a late surge, while Williamsburg’s Derek Weisskopf threw 181-9 for fourth in discus and plans for high jump and shot put.
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Des Moines Area Girls Set Iowa 3,000 Meter Mark and More
Addison Dorenkamp of West Des Moines Valley blasted a Drake and all time Iowa best in the 3,000 meters with 9:23.69, breaking 9:24.67 set by Stephanie Jenks in 2014. She's chosen Alabama. Maia Denge-Hagen and Ema Roberts tied for fifth in the 5-5 high jump, Maue comments on Mount Vernon meet and club volleyball ties. Charlee Morton repeated as shot put champion with 41-4, eyeing Friday discus to become first Iowa girl to win both.
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