Jenny Simpson, photo by PhotoRun.net
DES MOINES (USA): Five-time Drake Relays champion Jenny Simpson returns to the Blue Oval to challenge the American outdoor 2-mile record as part of Hy-Vee Night at the Drake Relays, Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, announced. Boldon also unveiled world-class competitors in the pole vault and high jump inside Drake Stadium for what has the potential to be a historic night of track & field action. With Simpson running will be Brenda Martinez and Alexa Efraimson. World champion Sam Kendricks leads the pole vault along with Shawn Barber and Scott Houston. Vashti Cunningham is the top name for women high jump with Levern Spencer and Doreen Amata with Alyx Treasure.