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Masibhera Wins Drake’s First Triple Jump Title At The Drake Relays

Bulldogs close out a successful Drake Relays with a title Sunday

DES MOINES, Iowa - Drake University's Cloud Masibhera became the first Drake man to win the triple jump at the Drake Relays as he bested the field Saturday afternoon at the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom.

With his third jump, Masibhera put a mark of 48-1.75 (14.67m) on the board that held up over the last three rounds to earn him the white flag. On his fifth jump, he also hit 48 feet before passing on his final attempt with his title already secured. His title is the 30th individual Relays title by a Bulldog and first since 2017.

Air Force's LaShawn Harris finished second in 47-6.25 (14.48m) as the competitors enjoyed a healthy tailwind throughout the competition.

History was also made by the Bulldogs in the men's hammer throw as Joey Harkins continued his assault on the record book by becoming just the second Bulldog to ever throw farther than 200 feet in the event. He came into Saturday ranked second all-time in Drake history and improved that standing with a throw of 200-10 (61.21m) to finish fifth in the event. His throw came on his second attempt of the competition.

Katelyn Williams finished 12th in the women's hammer throw with her second best toss of the season at 177-8 (54.17m). 

In the lone individual event on the track for the Bulldogs on the day, Ryan Schweizer finished fifth in the 800 meters with a time of 1:51.72. His performance ranks 10th all time in Drake history.

The day closed in impressive fashion as well as the women's 4x400-meter relay of Ellie Mendlik, Busiwa Asinga, Briandrias Rhodes, Yinka Mary Ajayi won the unseeded heat in 3:45.30, the fifth-fastest time in school history.

The men's team of Victor Peka, David Olowookere, Joseph Kruse, Aobakwe Malau finished second in their unseeded event in 3:15.19

The end of competition at the 111th Drake Relays marked one of the most successful Drake Relays for the Bulldogs in recent history with a Relays title and eight top-5 finishes by the Bulldogs.

Drake Relays - April 24
Drake Individual Men's Results
800 Meters
5. Ryan Schweizer, 1:51.72 

4x400-Meter Relay (Undseeded)
2. Victor Peka, David Olowookere, Joseph Kruse, Aobakwe Malau, 3:15.19

Men Triple Jump
1. Cloud Masibhera, 48-1.75 (14.67m) 

Men Hammer Throw
5. Joey Harkins, 200-10 (61.21m)

Drake Individual Women's Results
4x400-Meter Relay
1. Ellie Mendlik, Busiwa Asinga, Briandrias Rhodes, Yinka Mary Ajayi, 3:45.30

Hammer Throw
12. Katelyn Williams, 177-8 (54.17m) 
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Players Mentioned

Yinka Mary Ajayi

Yinka Mary Ajayi

Sprints
Sophomore
Busiwa Asinga

Busiwa Asinga

Sprints
Sophomore
Ellie Mendlik

Ellie Mendlik

Mid-Distance
Junior
Katelyn Williams

Katelyn Williams

Throws
Junior
Joey Harkins

Joey Harkins

Throws
Junior
Joseph Kruse

Joseph Kruse

Sprints
Junior
Aobakwe Malau

Aobakwe Malau

Sprints
Redshirt Senior
Cloud Masibhera

Cloud Masibhera

Jumps
Senior
Victor Peka

Victor Peka

Sprints
Junior
Briandrias Rhodes

Briandrias Rhodes

Sprints
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Yinka Mary Ajayi

Yinka Mary Ajayi

Sophomore
Sprints
Busiwa Asinga

Busiwa Asinga

Sophomore
Sprints
Ellie Mendlik

Ellie Mendlik

Junior
Mid-Distance
Katelyn Williams

Katelyn Williams

Junior
Throws
Joey Harkins

Joey Harkins

Junior
Throws
Joseph Kruse

Joseph Kruse

Junior
Sprints
Aobakwe Malau

Aobakwe Malau

Redshirt Senior
Sprints
Cloud Masibhera

Cloud Masibhera

Senior
Jumps
Victor Peka

Victor Peka

Junior
Sprints
Briandrias Rhodes

Briandrias Rhodes

Freshman
Sprints