Official 2016 Drake Relays Thread

Did anyone see what gear Berian was wearing? Hopefully he signed a contract after winning World Indoors.

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2016 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee

America's Athletic Classic Des Moines, IA USA - 4/27/2016 to 4/30/20

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Event 400 Men 110 M Hurdles Rio Olympics Preview

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Sponsor: Smucker's

1st white start at north end.

Hurdles on blue dashes. 42" (pull 8#)

Relays: D 13.14 4/25/2014 Hansle Parchment, Jamaica

Name Year School Finals Wind

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Finals

1 McLeod, Omar Nike 13.08D -0.1

2 Oliver, David Nike 13.31 -0.1

3 Parchment, Hansel Puma 13.42 -0.1

4 Adams, Spencer Basics TC 13.53 -0.1

5 Merritt, Aries United States 13.61 -0.1

6 Lovett, Eddie Unattached 13.65 -0.1

7 Harris, Aleec United States 13.68 -0.1

8 Riley, Andrew Puma 13.77 -0.1

rojo wrote:

Did anyone see what gear Berian was wearing? Hopefully he signed a contract after winning World Indoors.

Seems like he has a New Balance sponsorship via Big Bear Track Club.

Could be a similar situation to athletes in groups like the Brooks Beasts, Bowerman TC, OTC etc.

I suspect that after breaking contract with Nike in the way that he did (after something like only three months) he's barred from officially signing with another shoe sponsor for a little while; thus, he's got a sort of under the table deal with NB through Big Bear TC. That's just speculation though of course.

I highly doubt Brooks offerer him a contract because you cannot do that without an agent. I bet they tested the waters to see if he was considering going pro (as they should after what he did last year).

I would like to see him sign with the Beasts. Symmonds is an older vet and won a US title there, Loxsom has run very well there, the D-II kid Windle just got 4th at Drake beating some decent names. It would be cool to see them sign a big talent like Murphy.

Murphy should go to Johnny Gray lolololol

rojo wrote:

xcrunner6 wrote:

Also NCAA regulations as well for it to count as an official mark for qualification purposes, aren't I correct in thinking this??

No you are not. Starting it out of lanes, makes it harder. Not easier. They aren't going to not allow it.

I meant it was against NCAA regulations for a regional mark. Sorry if that was confusing Boss Man.

I called this out when Berian won the WC Gold Indoors that Murphy would've been your World Champion. He should've skipped NCAAs..

Why not mile on the track this year? This is the first time I can remember that there was no elite mile.

rojo wrote:

xcrunner6 wrote:

Also NCAA regulations as well for it to count as an official mark for qualification purposes, aren't I correct in thinking this??

No you are not. Starting it out of lanes, makes it harder. Not easier. They aren't going to not allow it.

Why would running in lanes be harder? What in the world are you talking about.