MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois Track and Field is looking to build on its strong performance at the Meet of Champions, where the Leathernecks delivered an impressive outing with five event titles and multiple top-10 finishes against a competitive field. That momentum now carries into a busy weekend in Iowa, as Western competes at the Drake Relays and the Kip Janvrin Open, both key opportunities against strong regional and national competition.
WHAT | Drake Relays | Kip Janvrin Open
WHEN | April 22-25 | April 24-25Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â WHERE | Des Moines, IA hosted by Drake University | Indianola, IA hosted by Simpson College.
Drake Relays Schedule | HERE
Kip Janvrin Schedule | HERE
COMPETING TEAMS DRAKE RELAYS | Â The Drake Relays features one of the deepest collegiate fields in the country, bringing together programs across all NCAA divisions, junior colleges, and club programs. The competition includes national powers such as Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, Oregon State, and Utah, along with strong mid-major programs like Drake, Northern Iowa, Illinois State, Bradley, and South Dakota State. A wide range of regional and Division II and III programs, including Augustana, Grand Valley State, UW-La Crosse, Wartburg, and North Central (Ill.), add further depth to the field. The meet also includes junior college representation, highlighted by programs such as Iowa Western CC, Iowa Central CC, and Des Moines Area CC, as well as club entries, making it one of the most competitive and diverse meets in collegiate track and field.
COMPETING TEAMS KIP JANVRIN OPEN | The Kip Janvrin Open features a strong and diverse collegiate field that spans NCAA Division I, II, III programs, junior colleges, and club programs. The competition includes regional and national programs such as Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska-Kearney, South Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Saint Louis, and Northern Illinois, alongside a deep contingent of Iowa and Midwest schools including Central College, Wartburg, Loras, Simpson, Grinnell, and Mount Mercy.
LIVE STATS |HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA | X; Facebook; Instagram
WHAT'S NEXT | The Leathernecks will head to Illinois to compete in the Gary Wienke Invite on May 1st.
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