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DES MOINES, IA - MARCH 30: The Drake Bulldogs men's and women's track and field host the annual Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Dylan Heuer)

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Jenks Joins Drake Track & Field And Cross Country Staff

Decorated Iowan to assist the Bulldogs

Stephanie JenksDES MOINES, Iowa - Stephanie Jenks, a decorated native Iowan runner has joined the Drake University track & field and cross country staff as coordinator of operations, Blake Boldon, the acting director of the program announced Thursday, Jan. 16 

A native of Aurora, Iowa, and product of Linn-Mar High School, Jenks recently graduated from the University of California, where she was a member of the Bears' cross country and track & field teams.

"Stephanie's background as an athlete gives her tremendous credibility as a resource for our student-athletes," Boldon said. "We're thrilled to welcome her to the Drake track and field family and excited about what she will do to support the coaching staff as we prepare for the Missouri Valley Conference indoor championships next month."

Before her collegiate career at Cal, Jenks was one of the most decorated athletes in Iowa track and field history. 

While at Linn-Mar, she won 11 state titles and nine Drake Relays titles all in individual events. Those combined 20 individual state and Relays titles are the most ever by an Iowa girl and her nine individual Relays titles are also a record. 

Jenks owned the 1,500 meters on the Blue Oval, winning four-straight titles in the event and remains the only competitor to do so and hold the state record in the 1,500 and 3,000 meters as well.

She is one of just three runners in Iowa history to have four state titles in the 1,500 and 3,000 meters and one of two that have won the 800, 1,500 and 3,000 meters three times.

"I am excited to be a part of the Drake University track and field staff." Jenks said. "There has been so much that I have learned while completing on the Blue Oval and during my collegiate experience. I could not ask for a better way for me to combine the two. Coach Gibson, Coach Koloseus, Coach Chapman and Director Boldon have some great things going. I cannot wait to help contribute and be a part of it." 

At Drake, Jenks will oversee and aid in the day-to-day operations of the track and field program, including team travel and logistical planning for the Bulldogs' track & field and cross country programs.
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