SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The 93rd edition of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays will forever be remembered for producing the nation’s best pole vault. South Dakota’s Chris Nilsen vaulted 19 feet, 2.75 inches during the final day of competition on Saturday. It’s the top vault this year in the United…
The college version of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays can put some student-athletes in a pinch with final exams, graduation and next weekend’s conference meets all contributing potential inconveniences, but the opportunity to compete in front of a large local crowd has always been enough to keep area schools coming…