Hawkeyes Open Competition at Drake Relays

DES MOINES, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field opened competition at the 2026 Drake Relays on Thursday evening.

Freshman Caila Lyons opened up the action at the Blue Oval with a 2:08.92 to win the women’s 800-meter title. Securing the bronze was junior Clare Kelly, crossing in 2:11.37. 

Junior Ryan Johnson competed in the WACT hammer throw and finished fourth. Johnson’s top throw came on his fourth attempt, when he fired a 75.89-meter mark. Four of his five legal throws surpassed the 75-meter barrier. Johnson placed second among collegians.

In the WACT javelin, Lizzy Korczak placed 10th at 51.52 meters. 

Back on the track, Kyle Montgomery picked up a lifetime best in the men’s 5,000 meters, finishing third in 14:39.50. In the women’s edition, Hillary Trainor grabbed seventh in 17:37.78. Owen Wolfe ran a 1:54.48 in the open 800. 

Up Next: Iowa continues action at the Drake Relays and begins competition at the Kip Janvrin Open in Indianola.

HAWKEYE RESULTS
Men’s 800 Meters Unseeded
12. Owen Wolfe - 1:54.48

Women’s 800 Meters Unseeded
1. Caila Lyons - 2:08.92
3. Clare Kelly - 2:11.37
17. Lily Johannes - 2:15.62

Men’s 5,000 Meters Unseeded
3. Kyle Montgomery - 14:39.50, PR

Women’s 5,000 Meters Unseeded
7. Hillary Trainor - 17:37.78

Women’s 10,000 Meters Invite
8. Rowan Boulter - 37:05.18
17. Audra Soderlind - 38:15.98

Men’s Hammer Throw WACT
4. Ryan Johnson - 75.89 meters (248’ 11”)

Women’s WACT Javelin
10. Elizabeth Korczak - 51.52 meters (169’ 0”)