Bison's Nell Graham wins 400 at Drake Relays

By Forum staff

April 26, 2024 at 9:21 PM

DES MOINES, Iowa — North Dakota State senior sprinter Nell Graham highlighted the Bison's action at the Drake Relays on Friday, winning the 400-meter dash in 52.61 seconds.

It's the second-fastest time in NDSU history behind only her own school record from earlier this month. She is currently ranked 37th in the NCAA this season in the event.

The Bison women also had success in several relay events on the track Friday.

Ilise Jennings, Graham, Anika Larson, and Kendra Kelley placed fourth in the 4x200 relay, despite a dropped baton. Their time of 1 minute, 38.74 seconds is sixth-fastest in NDSU history.

In the Drake Relays men's meet, NDSU 4x100 relay team posted the program's fastest time in 13 years on Friday

NDSU’s Logan Mathieu, Jayden Williams, Gabe Miles and Jayden Murdock clocked 41.05 to qualify for the 4x100 relay finals on Saturday. It was the fastest Bison 4x100 relay since 2011.

NDSU senior Cam Landis was the runner-up in the shot put with a throw of 56-01.25. Freshman Carlton Mukurazita jumped 47-5 (14.45m) for third place in the triple jump.

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Bison's Nell Graham wins 400 at Drake Relays

In the men's meet, NDSU's 4x100 relay team posted the program's fastest time in 13 years.