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unique is the placement or some of the competitions, most notably the shot put and long jump. Last year, these two meets took place in downtown Lawrence between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street. This marked the first time in the United States that a track and field meet was held on a street. The men's shot put drew 2,500 people at the intersection of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets
I encourage everyone in Lawrence this weekend to attend the Kansas Relays. They are steeped in history. It should be something that students and residents should be prideful about. If you're attending the meets in downtown Lawrence, you're able to not only enjoy watching the meets, but also visit downtown shops, restaurants and bars.
The University will also attempt to break the record for world's largest nacho plate during the Relays. After all, records were made to be broken.
Edited by Pat Strathman
from rooftops and windows and many stood on the street surrounding the giant mound of sand constructed on top of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets as some of the world's best shot putters competed. Reese Hoffa threw over 71 feet to beat former silver medalist Christian Cantwell.
Hoffa won the event on his final throw, outdoing an earlier throw by Cantwell that had already been announced as the longest in the world this year. A day before the downtown competition, Reese discussed why he was looking forward to the event for this year's Kansas Relays.
"I love these kinds of meets because it gets the crowd into it," Hoffa said. "It's up close and personal and if they ever have any questions about what is shot putting, we answer that for them."
Hoffa's winning throw traveled 71 feet, $3^{\prime}\frac{1}{4}$ inches to show fans why shot put is on a world class level. After the competition Hoffa was the center of attention, answering questions, signing
enjoy the opportunity that the downtown shot put event provided for the fans to be able to see the event at such close range. The throwers normally don't have the opportunity to interact with fans after competition, so they took advantage of the moment.
"I think it's an awesome place to throw and a great way to feature the shot put." Adam Nelson, a two-time Olympic medalist, said.
"Usually we're in the middle of the field, and you're lucky if the fans are actually able to see the event." Nelson said.
This competition was just the beginning of the outdoor season for many of the competitors, and from here they have just over two months until the Olympic trials take place on June 21.
Ryan Whiting, the 2012 World indoor champion said this is the first step toward trials. "We're all going to have to shoot it out in Eugene in two months," Whiting said.
Edited by Bre Roach
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Reese Hoffa of the New York Athletic Club hoists the trophy after winning the Kansas Relays team's Shot Put competition in downtown Lawrence, Wednesday night.
Jackson, Junior Audrey Towen and sophomore Meghan Pote made the Women's Academic All-Big 12 first team. The women's team has produced at least three first-team selections for five consecutive seasons and 47 first-team selections of all time.
Junior Alex Gutesha made the Men's Academic All-Big 12 second team, which requires a 3.2 GPA over two semesters. Gutesha is one of 22 players to make the list.
Freshmen and transfer students are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.
The women's team is preparing for Big 12 Championship play at Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence April 27-29. The men's team travels to Trinity, Texas for the Big 12 Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
Trevor Graff